Felix collected convincing experimental data suggesting that cigarette smoking causes lung cancer. He therefore concluded that exposure to air pollution does not cause lung cancer. Felix has failed to appreciate the principle of:

A) spurious variables
B) equifinality
C) induction
D) covariation


B

Psychology

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__________ is the traditional form of psychoanalytic therapy as pioneered by Sigmund Freud

a. Psychoanalysis c. Ego psychology b. Insight therapy d. Psychogenesis

Psychology

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a. a performance goal. b. drive. c. self-efficacy. d. the need for achievement.

Psychology

When you walk on a balance beam, which neural structure helps you maintain your equilibrium?

What will be an ideal response?

Psychology