An epidemiologist who studies all aspects of smoking behavior was invited by Community Hospital to conduct workshops and to give talks on quitting smoking. She likes to use PowerPoint slides that drive home her points
Which of the following will she use when it comes to the issue of gaining weight after quitting smoking?
a) "Weight Gain Occurs in a Small Minority of Ex-Smokers"
b) "Bad News: It's Not a Myth; Good News: Exercise and Diet Can Help"
c) "Dispelling a Myth: Quitting and Weight Gain Do Not Occur Together"
d) "Many Ex-Smokers Welcome the Healthy Appearance of Additional Weight"
B
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When we find a significant difference between the expected and observed frequencies (calculated using the chi-square statistic), we can reject the null hypothesis.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Researchers who favor the single subject approach over the group research approach assume that most variability within the subject's behavior:
a. is intrinsic and should be controlled statistically b. is caused by the research situation, or setting c. cannot be removed d. is minimal and therefore irrelevant
Which of the following statements is true?
a. We form new concepts for each new experience. b. Basic concepts do not change over time. c. Concepts give meaning to new experiences. d. Concepts and images are basically synonymous.
The basic reason for the failed, and sometimes abusive, treatment of mentally disturbed people throughout history has been ________
a. a lack of understanding of the nature and causes of psychological disorders b. lack of money to provide adequate care for disturbed people c. fear of retribution by supernatural forces d. political and legal restrictions placed on treatment by insensitive authorities