We commit the __________ fallacy when we mistakenly believe that we have explained an

event by simply naming it.

a. naming
b. nominal
c. explanatory
d. descriptive
e. experimental


b. nominal

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A post hoc test is used for all of the following EXCEPT ______.

A. following a significant ANOVA B. to determine which pairs of group means were significantly different C. to evaluate all possible pairwise comparisons D. following any nonsignificant test result

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Terrence has three term papers due and four major tests in the next three weeks. His friends suggest that he take a "study drug" to help him stay awake and focus better. The "study drug" that his friends have suggested that he take illegally is most likely

a. GHB. b. Ritalin. c. Xanax. d. Rohypnol.

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Which of the following has been the most widely applied to education since the advent of the psychometric approach more than 100 years ago?

a. Sternberg's triarchic theory of intelligence b. Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences c. the Wechsler scales d. the Stanford-Binet test

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Group therapists are most likely to encourage clients to examine

A. here-and-now relationships with fellow group members. B. illogical thoughts. C. reinforcements and punishments that represent contingencies for specific behaviors. D. the styles of parenting used by their parents.

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