Funding from private industry is a potential source of bias for research because
a. IRB approval is not necessary for this research
b. future funding for research may depend on the results that a psychologist finds
c. the researchers receive money for their work
d. sufficient funds are not available from this source to do the work properly
b
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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A. Cingulate cortex B. Insula C. Amygdala D. Basal ganglia
Ezra is standing over the crib of his son, Max, and he gives Max a big smile. To his delight, Max looks up and smiles back at him. Ezra starts blinking his eyes rapidly, and the child repeats the gesture. Which type of neurons are primarily involved in this mimicry?
A. Axo-axonal neurons B. Interneurons C. Dendritic neurons D. Mirror neurons
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A. stereotype B. outgroup homogeneity C. script D. schema