What is a major advantage of using null hypotheses?
a. The null hypothesis gives us a starting point.
b. If the null hypothesis is false, that provides evidence for an alternative hypothesis.
c. We have procedures for testing null hypotheses.
d. all of the above
D
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a. developed countries b. developing countries c. collective cultures d. individualistic cultures
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A. an interest in cooking for others B. using food to comfort oneself C. eating a large amount of food in a single setting D. an aversion toward shopping for food
Dennis's wife has just returned home from active duty in the military. He increasingly feels stressed out and worried in reaction to his wife's PTSD symptoms. In this example, Dennis is most clearly demonstrating
A. reintegration disorder. B. spousal PTSD. C. secondary traumatization. D. PTSD fatigue.
Indicated prevention emphasizes
a. education efforts to an entire population regardless of the individual's social situation. b. the early detection and prompt treatment of maladaptive behavior in a person's community setting. c. teaching social skills and problem solving as a way of improving self-esteem. d. genetic screening.