If the probability that the results were due to chance is lower than alpha, the researcher concludes that _____
a. the independent variable had an effect c. both of these are correct
b. chance is responsible for the change d. none of these conclusions are ok
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When the probability that a result is due to chance is lower than alpha, the experimenter should conclude that the independent variable produced the result.
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A. clinical interviews with each parent B. clinical interviews with the children C. psychological testing of the parents D. A child custody evaluator typically uses all of the other response choices.
During any given year, approximately 19% of the American population experiences a diagnosable mental illness. This is a statement of the ______ of mental illness.
a. risk b. significance c. incidence d. prevalence
Mood-congruent memory is __________
a. better memory retrieval when one is in a positive mood b. better memory retrieval when one is in a negative mood c. improved access to information in long-term memory that is consistent with one's current mood d. finding it easier to remember things when your moods at encoding and retrieval are the same
Which of the following is an advantage of using Beck's cognitive treatment for depression, as compared to
drugs? A) It works quickly. B) It is clearly more effective. C) The changes it produces in the brain are permanent, while the effects of drugs are only temporary. D) The likelihood of relapse is decreased.