Sometimes a subject's expectations may lead to behavior change in the absence of any effective treatment. This is referred to as an example of

a. sampling bias.
b. experimenter bias.
c. socially desirable responding.
d. the placebo effect.


D

Psychology

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a) True b) False

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a. eye color b. color vision deficiency c. temperament d. intelligence

Psychology

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a. shallow; decrease b. deep; increase c. maintenance; increase d. dualistic; decrease

Psychology

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A) brain weight increases tenfold. B) glial cells decrease at a rapid rate. C) the fetus is viable. D) brain growth slows.

Psychology