Factors that influence the direction or strength of a relationship of variables of interest are called ____
a. correlated variables
b. mediator variables
c. risk variables
d. moderator variables
d
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A. encoding B. your studying habits C. short-term storage D. retrieval
Imagine that it is the late 1800s, and you and your wife are speaking with the doctor discussing how to best care for your newborn baby. Your doctor recommends that the baby be given __________.
A. calcium supplements B. high fructose corn syrup C. a multivitamin D. condensed or evaporated milk
Sam believes the Queen of England is in love with him. He does not have any other symptoms. His most likely diagnosis would be
a) schizophreniform disorder. b) schizoaffective disorder. c) delusional disorder. d) bipolar disorder with delusions.
Jean Piaget's preoperational period extends from ________ years of age.
A. birth to 2 B. 4 to 10 C. 7 to 11 D. 2 to 7