In a _____, neither the participant nor the researcher is informed about the treatment that the participant is receiving.
A) treatment outcome study
B) double-blind experiment
C) longitudinal study
D) breaching experiment
B) double-blind experiment
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All but which of the following are cognitive factors that influence behavior?
a. the value placed on different objects in the environment b. rewards and punishments c. the value placed on different personal goals d. expectancies about the rewards of particular behaviors e. expectancies about the possible punishments associated with particular behaviors
Suppose that some friends of yours want to advertise their new product on a television show. If they want people to remember the product, what kind of program would you recommend, and why?
a. a violent show, because the excitement of the show will enhance recall for their product b. a violent show, because the violence will encourage them to forget the show and remember the advertisement c. a nonviolent show, because violence and anger usually reduce memory for the advertisement. d. a neutral show, because the boredom of the program will increase people's attention to the advertisement.
Hideki has been diagnosed with schizotypal personality disorder and has begun psychotherapy. Since he is willing to undergo a combined treatment approach, the result a. is excellent since most patients seeking treatment eventually are symptom free. b. may be a reduction in symptoms or postponement of schizophrenia
c. is excellent only if he is willing to take medication. d. is poor since most patients go on to develop schizophrenia.
Some psychologists critique psychodynamic theories because they are largely based on the retrospective accounts of adults. One reason this is a problem is that:
a. adult memories of childhood experiences may be flawed. b. random samples are biased. c. childhood experiences can affect adult personalities. d. retrospective studies only focus on atypical adults.