The __________ variable in an experiment is also referred to as the treatment
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
independent
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Destroying a piece of brain tissue to observe its effect on behavior is referred to as which of the following?
a. ESB b. lesioning c. tumor ligation d. stereotaxic inversion
Robert hears footsteps behind him while walking down a dark street at night. He is fearful and feels his heart pounding. This response is due to the release of _____, which _____ during stressful situations.
A) catecholamines; activate the pituitary gland B) cortisol; lower blood glucose levels C) cortisol; induce the release of ACTH from the pineal gland D) catecholamines; activate the sympathetic nervous system
An ideal situation for studying the role of genetics in behavior involves
a. identical twins reared together. b. identical twins reared apart. c. fraternal twins reared together. d. fraternal twins reared apart.
What do clinicians have that can increase the reliability and validity of clinical diagnosis?
a. Freud's original writings that are available to review b. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders—IV Text Revision c. The Handbook to Clinical Diagnosis—VI d. computer programs that assess functioning and make the diagnoses