A cognitive psychologist was interviewed by a television health reporter. During the interview, the psychologist used the term abstinence-violation effect

When the interviewer asked the psychologist for a definition, the psychologist described it as
a) a patient's tendency to lie about concealed drinking.
b) the fact that drinking in public is illegal in some states.
c) a patient's belief that he or she is being controlled by the therapist.
d) the pattern of falling back to chronic drinking if one slips up even a little.


d

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Fill in the blanks with correct word

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Dr. Kang studies the development of morality in children. In her latest study she followed and assessed 3year-olds, 4-year-olds, and 5-year-olds for a period of time. The 3-year-olds were tested at ages 3, 4, and 5; the 4-year-olds at 4, 5, and 6; and the 5-year-olds at ages 5, 6, and 7. This is an example of a ___________ research design.

a. survey b. longitudinal c. cross-sectional d. sequential

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A. brainstorming B. studying C. designing D. analyzing

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A self-fulfilling prophecy occurs when:

a. People live up to, or down to, their expectations for themselves. b. People live up to, or down to, others’ expectations for them. c. Either A or B.

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