Dr. Murphy designed her study to be double-blind. What can she hopefully avoid using this design?
A. self-fulfilling prophecy
B. halo effect
C. attributional ambiguity
D. what-is-beautiful-is-good effect
Answer: A
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A. psychological structures of the brain; psychological structures of the mind B. structures of the brain; psychological processing of the mind C. mental processes of the brain; mental processes of the mind D. mental structures of the brain; mental structures of the mind
As noted by Horney, individuals who manipulate others to achieve their own ends represent the neurotic trend of moving _____ people
a. toward c. with b. against d. away from
Which statement about the causes of stuttering is true? a. Empirical studies have shown stuttering to be due to unresolved emotional problems or anxiety. b. The communicative behavior of mothers significantly contributes to the development of stuttering. c. Stuttering is probably related to abnormal development of the right hemisphere of the brain
d. A combination of genetic and environmental factors seem to cause the abnormal development
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a. Thought processes b. Appearance and behavior c. Sensorium d. Intellectual functioning