The perception of a statistical association between two variables where none exists is known as
A) confirmation bias.
B) illusory correlation.
C) existence proof.
D) Type I error.
Answer: B
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A) fragmented lists of a, b, c, and d. B) ideas for additional questions. C) the question she last wrote. D) the chapter theme about which she is writing.
What is the collective unconscious of analytical psychology made up of?
a. repressed memories c. repressed impulses b. primitive images d. the future generations
Imaging studies have shown that the density of the_________________ of bilingual individuals is increased compared to monolingual individuals
a. right parietal cortex b. left parietal cortex c. corpus callosum d. right frontal cortex e. left frontal cortex
Which of the following scenarios best fits duty to warn?
A. If a client tells Dr. Johnson that he intends to murder his ex-girlfriend, Dr. Johnson is required by law to divulge this information. B. If a client tells Dr. Johnson that he feels anger towards his ex-girlfriend, Dr. Johnson has the right to break confidentiality. C. If a client tells Dr. Johnson that he intends to murder his ex-girlfriend, Dr. Johnson has the choice of whether or not to break confidentiality. D. If a client tells Dr. Johnson that he feels anger towards his ex-girlfriend, Dr. Johnson has the choice of whether or not to break confidentiality.