____ is defined as a maladaptive pattern of using a substance that leads to significant problems because of continued usage

a. Psychological addiction c. Chemical addiction
b. Substance dependency d. Substance abuse


D

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When children are used as research participants a. informed consent is not necessary. b. informed consent must be obtained from the parents or legal guardians. c. confidentiality does not matter

d. the issue of "risk" is not important.

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In the 1950s Terence had a procedure done to him where the doctor used an instrument to cut the nerve fibers connecting his prefrontal cortex to the rest of the brain. This procedure, called _____________, left him withdrawn and unable to care for himself

A) ECT B) deep brain surgery C) a lobotomy D) transcranial stimulation

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A research assistant who is working in a psychologist's laboratory learns the importance of keeping complete records of observations and data analyses. Such procedures are followed in order to

a. increase objectivity. b. increase subjectivity. c. increase observer bias. d. prevent other researchers from replicating a study.

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Which of the following statements is true regarding fathers and attachment security?

A) Unlike mothers', fathers' interactional synchrony with infants does not predict attachment security. B) Fathers in many cultures, including Australia, Germany, and Japan, devote more time to physical care and expressing affection than to playful interaction. C) Fathers tend to engage in highly arousing physical play with bursts of excitement and surprise that increase as play progresses. D) Fathers and mothers in Western nations tend to play in similar ways with their children, providing toys and playing gentle conventional games.

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