The tendency to look for information that supports one's own belief is called ________
a) the principle of falsifiability
b) confirmation bias
c) criterion validity
d) volunteer bias
ANS: b
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Richard Rahe revised his earlier version of the Stress Scale for Selected Life Events, noting that life today is _____ stressful than it was in earlier decades and noting that the stress associated with certain life events today is _______
It was in earlier decades. a. less; the same as b. less; somewhat different from c. more; somewhat different from d. more; the same as
Anne had a baby about 10 months ago. Ever since, she has had a poor appetite, been unable
to sleep (even when the baby wasn't waking her), poor self-esteem, and has been unable to concentrate for any length of time. She is most likely suffering from ______. a. postpartum blues c. cyclothymic disorder b. postpartum psychoses d. postpartum depression
One symptom of bipolar disorder is _______
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