Bernadette, a participant in a longitudinal study, became quite familiar with the test over time and, as a result, her performance improved. This limitation of longitudinal research is known as __________
A) biased sampling
B) practice effects
C) random assignment
D) cohort effects
Answer: B
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replies. "I don't want to live like this." Her therapist counters, "Then you realize if you committed to a year of therapy, that means you cannot commit suicide or the therapy can't work. Do you understand this?" What type of therapy is Shana probably receiving? a. Short-term psychodynamic therapy b. Cognitive-behavioral therapy c. Psychoanalysis d. Dialectical behavior therapy
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following can improve hearing for those with a sensorineural loss by bypassing the hair cells and directly stimulating the auditory nerve?
a. cochlear implant b. hearing aid c. biofeedback technique d. decibel enhancer