In human laboratory studies, the research is designed to:
A. create conditions that capture some of the key characteristics of real-world events.
B. alter conditions that will cause a psychological disorder to manifest.
C. reduce the exposure to control for third variable problems.
D. control conditions so that the impact of stress is lessened.
Answer: A
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a. action research b. scaling up c. program development d. diffusion
During Gestalt therapy, what is the goal of having the client use the "empty chair" technique?
a) to deal with unfinished business b) to make progress toward self-actualization c) to learn more adaptive behaviors d) to talk about problems face-to-face with another person
One hundred years ago, approximately what percentage of individuals in developed countries obtained post-secondary education?
a. 10% b. 20% c. 30% d. 40%
Today, most researchers view development as
A) mostly influenced by the environment. B) mostly influenced by heredity. C) the result of a dynamic interplay between heredity and environment. D) neither influenced by heredity nor the environment.