Psychopathologists rely upon correlational research since
a) it is effective in determining cause and effect.
b) many of the variables they wish to study cannot be manipulated.
c) ethical considerations prevent them from doing case studies.
d) they cannot measure all the constructs.
b
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Theoretically, reliability is
a. the correlation of the observed test score with the true score. b. the square root of the ratio of true to the observed score. c. the ratio of true to the observed score squared. d. not possible to define.
Elaborative rehearsal involves
A) synthesizing the information to be remembered in a meaningful way. B) decreasing the complexity of the information to be remembered. C) increasing the complexity of the information to be remembered. D) linking the information to be remembered to other information.
The main target of skepticism was dogmatism. A dogmatist is anyone who:?
a. ?equates essences with verbal definitions b. ?confuses names with real things c. ?claims to have arrived at an indisputable truth d. ?lives a life of excess instead of moderation
Terry has been using ecstasy for some time now. What is likely to happen to him when he uses it?
a) He will experience good feelings for all around him, but his body will have difficulty regulating temperature. b) Auditory hallucinations will lead him to attack those around him who will believe he is drunk due to his unsteadiness. c) There will be wild swings in his moods, sometimes from minute to minute, so others will shy away in order to protect themselves. d) His appetite will increase and he will consume large amounts of calories, while he is feeling generally depressed and asocial.