Why is it difficult to evaluate the effectiveness of psychoanalytic therapy?
a) Examining patient records as a source of data is unethical.
b) It takes years to demonstrate any measurable improvement.
c) The goal of a full "cure" for any individual is unrealistic using current techniques.
d) Whether a patient has gained insight into unconscious processes is hard to determine.
D
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a. James is more likely to comply with the outright request than the "letter" plea. b. James is equally likely to comply with the "letter" plea and the outright request. c. James is less likely to comply with the "write something" plea than the outright request. d. James is equally likely to comply with the "letter" plea and the "write something" plea.
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A researcher is investigating the effects of different amounts of exercise on weight. Some participants are assigned to a group that exercises 50 minutes a day, while others are assigned to a group that does no exercise each day. What are the independent and dependent variables in this experiment?
A. The dependent variable is weight; the independent variable is amount of exercise. B. The independent variable is calories consumed; the dependent variable is diet. C. The independent variable is weight; the dependent variable is calories consumed. D. The dependent variable is amount of exercise; the independent variable is calories consumed.
Which of the following is a recommendation from the American Cancer Society about the Pap test?
A. Women who have had surgery to remove their uterus and cervix should not be tested. B. Women between the ages 21 and 29 should be tested every year. C. Women aged 30 to 65 should have an HPV test without their Pap test every 10 years to test for cervical cancer. D. Women older than 65 are allowed to stop having cervical cancer screening if they have a history of cervical dysplasia.