Which of the following are the two methods used in experiments to ensure that the experimental and control groups are equivalent?
a. pretesting and matching
b. extraneous variability and experimental variability
c. random assignment and matching
d. random assignment and pretesting
C
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The governmental response to childcare has been
a) adequate for all families b) slow and specifically targeted for low-income families c) slow and specifically targeted for middle-income families d) adequate although specifically targeted for middle-income families
One of the major uses of Karl Tomm's IPscope approach to conceptualizing systemic dynamics is to identify interpersonal patterns between two or more people that are:
A) recurrent and relatively stable. B) opposing and unalike. C) unpaired behaviors. D) mutually self-diminishing.
Which of the following was NOT recommended by the text as a way to enhance the external
validity of experiments?
a. conduct laboratory experiments rather than field experiments b. conduct field experiments rather than laboratory experiments c. replicate findings d. use complex experimental designs to reduce the threat of multiple?treatment interference
Which one of the following categories are not a part of the criterion describing the pattern of
behavior in which the rights of others or societal norms (or rules) are violated in conduct disorder?
a) Aggression to people or animals b) Destruction of property c) Angry/irritable mood
d) Deceitfulness or theft