The only research method that enables researchers to identify cause and effect is ____
a. correlational studies c. case studies
b. experiments d. direct observation
B
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Dr. Cabeza is working using a statistical technique in which he will combine results from 15 different other studies in a standardized way. This is an example of a _____
a. Single-participant study b. Randomized clinical trial c. Client-centered study d. Meta-analysis
A ____ refers to an identifiable gene or number of genes or a specific segment of a chromosome that is directly linked to some trait or disease.
A. diathesis marker B. predisposition C. genetic marker D. genetic landmark
Which of the following is an accurate statement?
a. ?Rates of psychological disorders in young adults are lower than in the general population and appear to be increasing. b. ?College students have about the same rates of psychological disorders as their same-age peers who are not attending college. c. ?College students have far fewer psychological disorders than their same-age peers who are not attending college. d. ?Rates of psychological disorders in young adults are higher than in the general population but appear to be decreasing.
Your dog is upset and agitated around your new cat. Your new cat is not particularly happy around your dog, either. Then you start to feed them together, side by side. They begin to like each other (or at least tolerate each other). This happened in accordance with what principle?
a. fear hierarchy conditioning c. backward conditioning b. counterconditioning d. trace conditioning