The preferred method for assessing the level of agreement between observers is the
a. kappa statistic
b. Spearman coefficient
c. coefficient alpha
d. rank-order statistic
a
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A. The computer makes many more mistakes in recalling information than the human brain. B. The computer makes fewer errors in recalling information than the human brain. C. Computers are unable to perform any function that resembles recalling a memory. D. It is well-known that only an emotion can recall a memory; so computers cannot recall memories, as they have no emotions.
Which disorder is characterized by a deteriorating ability to function in everyday life and some combination of hallucinations, delusions, disorganized speech, and grossly disorganized behavior?
a. bipolar disorder b. hypomania c. multiple personality d. schizophrenia
__________ refers to an increase in the rate of the metabolism of a drug, so that the user must consume greater quantities of it in order to maintain a certain level of the drug in his or her body
a. Functional tolerance b. Dispositional tolerance c. Cross tolerance d. Reverse tolerance
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a. low levels of stress hormones b. high levels of hardiness c. reduced immune function d. a type B personality