The participants for an experiment are randomly assigned to either the experimental or control group. Although the researchers know which group each participant has been assigned to,
the participants do not know if they are in the experimental or control group. Which type of study is this an example of?
a. single-blind
b. correlational
c. field research
d. double-blind
Answer: a
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a. Females seek males who match their parents’ images. b. We seek people who are about as attractive as we are. c. Males seek females to like their mothers, and females seek males like their fathers. d. We are attracted to people who reciprocate our liking of them.
Kristy is always nervous whenever she goes on a date. If she wants to use modeling to help her overcome her anxiety, she could:
a. talk to her best friend, who never gets nervous on dates, about how to act b. go to a café and watch how other people who are on dates interact c. imitate how her favorite soap opera character acts on a date d. use any or all of these examples
The psychoanalytic patient who lets her thoughts flow without interruption or fear of negative criticism from her therapist is using ______
a) dream interpretation b) positive transference c) regression d) free association
According to recent national research data, which mind-body approach is used by the most Americans?
A) ?Yoga B) ?Meditation C) ?Guided imagery D) ?Deep breathing