In an experimental study on the effects of exercise on stress, subjects are randomly assigned to either the no exercise group or the exercise group. These groups represent the _____ and the _____, respectively
a. independent variable; dependent variable
b. dependent variable; independent variable
c. control group; experimental group
d. experimental group; control group
c
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Bill wants to increase the amount of water that he drinks each day, so he keeps a filled water bottle on his desk at work. Bill also sets his watch to beep every hour to remind him to take a drink of water. Which antecedent control strategy is Bill using to increase his desired behavior of drinking water?
a. removing the discriminative stimulus and cues b. presenting the discriminative stimulus and cues c. arranging establishing operations d. increasing response effort
If you go to the doctor with a horrible headache and a stiff neck, why might she suggest a spinal tap? a. A spinal tap will tell if you have a brain tumor b. The cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) to help diagnose specific diseases
c. The cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is the same as the blood supply, and the doctor can tell if you have an infection. d. The cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is the only way the doctor can tell if you are on drugs.
Which statement about the Nurse–Family Partnership is true?
A) It is an international program to reduce the risk of teratogens. B) One of its goals is to promote competent early caregiving. C) It is a series of childbirth classes offered at many U.S. hospitals. D) It provides family planning and genetic counseling to couples.
The DSM-IV-TR requires a diagnosis to provide information on ____ categories
a. 3 b. 4 c. 5 d. 6