What is a technique that a researcher can use to avoid the observer bias effect when engaging in naturalistic observation?
a. Using matched observers
b. Using blind observers
c. Using counter-balanced observers
d. Using random observers
Answer: B
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A) Susie struggles to learn how to play the violin, after playing the guitar for many years. B) Chet struggles to learn the names of the new players he added to his fantasy baseball roster. C) Professor Jones struggles to learn the names of his new students after teaching for many years prior. D) Coach Todd calls one of her old softball players the name of one of her new players.
In addition to their own language, all Dutch schoolchildren learn all but WHICH of the following languages?
a) Spanish b) German c) French d) English
Which choice BEST represents an application of exposure therapy to the effective treatment of social anxiety disorder?
a. challenging the client’s automatic thinking about social situations b. having the client talk to a stranger despite experiencing anxiety while doing so c. discussing the history of the client’s social fears d. having the client write about times when she or he felt embarrassed
Which of the following statements is true of the document known as Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST)?
POLST was initiated many years ago and hence it is not as specific as some of the recent advance directives. POLST is accepted in all 50 states in the United States. POLST comes into effect after a patient who signed the document passes away. POLST involves a health-care professional and a patient or surrogate conferring to determine and state the wishes of the patient.