______ is a group of individuals a researcher seeks to learn about from a research study.
A. Demographic
B. Sample
C. Subjects
D. Population
Answer: D
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You are writing a paper on the altered-state theory of hypnosis. As you are researching the theory, you find a statement that doesn't seem to fit your understanding of the theory. Which of the following statements is inconsistent with the theory?
A. Hypnosis disconnects the person from reality. B. The hypnotized person does things without conscious intent. C. The hypnotized person is able to respond to suggestions. D. The unhypnotized part of the brain does not receive any sensations or perceptions.
Dustin suffers from chronic back pain as the result of an old injury. Any time he is required to sit for long periods, he makes sure to bring a music player into the treatment room with him, because he has found that listening to his favorite music helps him cope with the pain. Dustin is using the pain control technique of
a. creating a bottleneck at the "gate.". b. biofeedback. c. obtaining accurate information. d. meditation. e. distraction.
During some forms of meditation, an individual will be instructed to focus on a single object or event. This can include either an external event (such as the flame of a candle), one's own breathing, or a _______ (which is an internal sound)
a) gemma b) anima c) mantra d) archetype
What could we conclude if we know that a child obtained a mental age of eight on a standard test of intelligence?
a) The child is functioning at a low level. b) The child is performing at a superior level. c) The child's performance exceeds that of eight-year-old children. d) The child's performance is similar to the average of eight-year-old children.