Experimenters may believe that a certain kind of treatment is effective. Consequently, experimenter expectations can bias research outcomes. One way to control for experimenter and participant bias is to
a. be sure they understand ethics.
b. debrief them.
c. remind them of the importance of the research.
d. use the double-blind technique.
D
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A. they cannot see the client's behavior in a range of settings B. they have a limited range of clients with which to compare an individual client's improvement C. they usually base their judgments on superficial personality tests D. they are not in a good position to compare behavior before and after treatment
One concern over the use of stimulants to control the symptoms of ADHD is that stimulants
a. may increase height and weight gains. b. are being used to control normal high activity levels of children at home or at school. c. may become more effective, even too potent, over time. d. associated with very serious psychomotor side effects such as tardive dyskinesia.
Amin is a lawyer who has been appointed to investigate both sides of a dispute and present the evidence he finds in court. His presentation of the evidence will provide the basis for the court's decision on the matter. Amin is operating in a(n) ____ system of justice
a. adversarial b. inquisitorial c. occupational d. distributive
Golgi tendon organs are innervated by a. Ia sensory fibers
b. alpha motor neurons. c. gamma motor neurons. d. Ib fibers.