In analyzing data, measurements are sometimes categorical, for example "smiles" or "frowns". This type of measurement is called
a. qualitative measurement
b. quantitative measurement reliability
d. validity
e. psychometrics
Answer: a. qualitative measurement
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a. the causes of death at the turn of the century. b. infectious diseases and accidents. c. the probability of being pressured into committing suicide. d. modern causes of death.
The major difference between counterconditioning and flooding is that counterconditioning
a. is based on the concept of extinction. b. exposes the client to a hierarchy of feared stimuli under relaxed conditions. c. is not used by behavior therapists. d. repeatedly pairs a pleasant stimulus with the fear-evoking stimulus.
The results of the Carolina Abecedarian Project indicate that intervention programs
a. with disadvantaged children do not improve their IQ scores. b. that focus only on preschoolers work as well as long-term intervention programs. c. that focus on the school environment work as well as programs that focus on both the school and home environments. d. can have beneficial effects on both IQ and reading and math achievement.
Weight loss can affect our sexuality in what way?
a. It can stimulate the production of sex hormones. b. It can improve the chances of pregnancy. c. It can decrease the likelihood of pregnancy. d. It can regulate a woman's menstrual cycle.