What concept does the statement, “Depression is defined as significant scores on the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI),” best illustrate?
A. hypothesis
B. theory
C. operational definition
D. Philosophical empiricism
E. method
C. operational definition
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Trichromatic theory suggests that
a. the retina has one type of color receptor that responds differently to each color. b. the retina has two types of color receptors that respond in a different manner for each color. c. the retina has three types of color receptors—red, green, and blueviolet. d. color results from opposing processes involving three sets of color receptors: red-green, blue-yellow, and black-white. e. the process of color vision differs in men and women because of sex-linked genetic defects on the Ychromosome.
Jewel takes an antianxiety drug for the treatment of her panic disorder. She experiences a common side effect from her treatment. Which side effect is Jewel most likely to experience?
a. sexual dysfunction b. memory impairment c. dry mouth d. drowsiness e. muscular tremors
You are doing a study to determine whether smoking nicotine prior to taking a psychology test affects performance on that test. What is the independent variable in your study?
a. The psychology test b. The participants in your study c. Smoking nicotine d. It depends on where the study is conducted
An attribution is a(n):
a. stereotype c. explanation b. belief d. attitude