The _____ hypothesis refers to an escape hatch or a loophole that defenders of a theory or belief can use to insulate their belief from falsification
A) confirmatory
B) ad hoc immunizing
C) availability heuristic
D) representativeness
Answer: B
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A. premature B. postmature C. fetally distressed D. stillbirth
One of the more interesting findings from the "Nun Study" was that _____ levels affected both longevity and health
a. sex b. religiosity c. education d. wine consumption
According to your text, the most accurate statement regarding the treatment of histrionic personality disorder is that a. there are no scientific studies demonstrating success
b. patients who voluntarily attend therapy tend to get better. c. strict behavioral programs have been shown to be effective in scientific research. d. cognitive therapy is most effective.
Why is outpatient commitment considered less coercive than inpatient hospitalization?
A) Patients are not required to follow rigid rules of conduct as found in hospitals. B) The patient may select the professional to deliver treatment. C) The person is not forced to take medication. D) The person remains in the community with social support.