________ is usually the most effective treatment for phobias, such as fear of dogs or of public speaking
a. Exposure therapy
b. Cognitive therapy
c. Psychoanalysis
d. Family intervention therapy
A
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A psychologist wishes to study whether students who do well on the first test also do well on the final exam. What type of research does this question require?
a. A single-blind experiment b. A double-blind experiment c. A longitudinal study d. A cross-sectional study
Two groups of college students are on a boat together travelling from Greece to Italy. For the first six hours of the trip, the students did not associate with each other. When the ship hits a severe storm and the captain orders everyone to take precautions, the students begin to talk to each other and bond. This is most consistent with the proposal of
a. Waldman b. Zimbardo c. Rolfé d. Howard
Before running an experiment, we decide to calculate power. We find that the power equals .95. What conclusion can be made?
a. We should not run the experiment. b. 95% of the time, we will not find a significant result. c. We should run the experiment. d. We need 95 subjects to find a significant result.
What is one lesson to be learned from the case of Lois Lyles and her mother?
a. Caregiving is reciprocal; costs and rewards flow in both directions. b. Caregiving is unidirectional; rewards flow only to the person being cared for. c. The person receiving care can lose her independence by becoming bound to the caregiver. d. Caregiving can be a totally draining experience for the caregiver.