In a trial for a new antianxiety medication, participants are given either the medication or a placebo; moreover, the personnel administering the study do not know which participants receive the medication and which receive the placebo. This experiment may be described as a(n) ________ procedure.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
double-blind
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a. cessation of breathing while sleeping b. a piercing scream, waking up in a panic state, and not remembering anything the next morning c. a bad dream d. difficulties staying asleep
Which of the following is a characteristic of major depressive disorder?
A. depressed mood that comes and goes frequently B. little or no pleasure in any activities C. heightened interest in sexual activity D. an enhanced sense of creativity
ADHD in children is most often treated with the drug
a. Haldol. b. Thorazine. c. Ritalin. d. Valium.
Teachers should be aware that students learn in different ways, which are referred to as
a. task implementations. b. learning strategies. c. learning styles. d. learning temperaments.