Which of the following is a threat to the internal validity of single-subject research?
A. condition length
B. the ineffectiveness of the treatment
C. an unclear description of the treatment
D. subject characteristics
Answer: A
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Affective development in young children:
A. refers to awareness and sensorial responsiveness to their surroundings, especially the natural and artistic beauty in their environments. B. is related to the dimensions of their feelings, emotions, and sociability. C. includes cognition and language acquisition. D. all of the above
Sheila, a junior in high school, is talking to her friend Ann on the phone. "Are you ready for Friday night's game?" Ann asks her excitedly. "I'm not going to be able to go," Sheila responds, crestfallen. "My folks won't let me go out for a month. I flunked both physics and history, and they're berserk. I don't know what to think. I can't even go out with Tim, and I don't know how he's going to
react." Not letting Sheila go out and not letting her date Tim best illustrate which of the following according to behaviorism? a. Positive reinforcement b. Presentation punishment c. Negative reinforcement d. Removal punishment
The use of a computer to model real-life situations is best described as
a. tutorial. b. drill and practice. c. simulation. d. word processing.
Suamasi, an eight-year-old student from Pakistan, avoids eye contact with adults in her classroom. Suamasi also avoids personal involvement with any adult. Suamasi will not answer questions presented to her by the teacher. Consequently, the teacher is concerned about Suamasi's behavior. Should Suamasi be referred for consideration of emotional disturbance?
A. No, the behavior is age appropriate. B. Yes, the behavior is frequent and intensive. C. Yes, the behavior occurs to a marked degree D. No, the behavior may be connected to cultural issues.