What difficulties are associated with conducting research on treatment effectiveness for drug abuse and for programs such as Alcoholics Anonymous?
What will be an ideal response?
Many people drop out of drug treatment and A.A. programs, so the results are not representative. In addition, not all people with drug or alcohol problems present themselves for treatment. Finally, researchers often lump people with different types of drug or alcohol problems into one group, making interpretations difficult.
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How can improved prenatal care be delivered to low-income and teenage mothers, and what are the benefits?
What will be an ideal response?
During the cultivation phase of the mentor-protégé relationship, the relationship ends or is transformed
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
In the context of operant conditioning, reinforcers that satisfy one's biological needs are called ________ reinforcers.
A. positive B. unconditioned C. primary D. reflexive
Matthew recently obtained a research assistantship with a psychologist who studies giftedness. After an orientation session, the psychologist explained that his findings, much like those found in your textbook, reveal that high IQ guarantees
A. success in college. B. a satisfying job. C. nothing. D. graduation from high school.