A counseling researcher is interested in investigating the following research question: "what is the influence of socioeconomic status and school climate on an academic achievement?" What might be an example of an extraneous variable?

a. Socioeconomic status
b. School climate
c. Academic achievement
d. School budget cut


Answer: d. School budget cut

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"Psychologists establish relationships of trust with those with whom they work." Under which principle does this statement BEST fall?

A. beneficence and nonmaleficence B. fidelity and responsibility C. integrity D. justice

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A critical aspect to working with the Benefield family in Midville is:

A) ?knowing that they will have to come to grips with reality after the honeymoon period. B) ?keeping them from becoming disillusioned by the bureaucracies that control disaster relief. C) ?being culturally sensitive to their accents and deep spiritual beliefs. D) ?stopping ASD from turning into PTSD.

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Therapists want to respond to ambivalence about making first appointments by:

A) ?addressing it directly. B) ?discouraging the client from acting on the ambivalence. C) ?ensuring clients take responsibility for their decisions to enter treatment. D) ?all choices are correct.

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Which of these things helps the leader to clarify the purpose of the group?

a. Deciding which needs can be met by the group b. Gathering information about the members' needs c. Conceptualizing the kind of group that will meet the members' needs d. All of the available choices

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