How were the research methods flawed in Wakefield et al’s. 1998 study that linked MMR to the development of autism?
a) nonrandom assignment; too many variables; nonblind researchers
b) small sample size; lack of control group; nonblind researchers
c) small sample size; too many variables; nonrandom assignment
d) lack of control group; nonrandom assignment; nonblind researchers
Answer: B
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a) Love is not an essential factor in reinforcing relationship between marriage partners. b) Platonic love is more valued in Japan than in the United States. c) Romantic love is valued in cultures with few strong, extended family ties. d) Romantic love is valued in cultures that value materialism and platonic love.
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A) major depressive disorder. B) generalized anxiety disorder. C) posttraumatic stress disorder. D) a dissociative fugue.
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