In some cases of dissociative identity disorder, patients have
claimed to have amazing numbers of alternate personalities. The evidence for the veracity of these claims, however, has been less then compelling. These cases demonstrate which of the six principles mentioned in your chapter?
A) Extraordinary claims
B) Falsifiability
C) Ruling out rival hypotheses
D) Occam's Razor
Answer: A
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A. oral gratification B. "contact comfort" C. a need for someone to respond to their physical and emotional needs D. a set of behaviors initially reinforced by feeding
Mr. Nolan has been referred to a psychologist to be assessed for potential brain damage. The psychologist will undoubtedly look at the ____ to find information on the location of the damage
a. thematic apperception test b. Halstead-Reitan neuropsychological test battery c. MMPI-2 d. WAIS
Which technique uses radio frequencies to study the structure of the brain?
A. MRI scan B. SET scan C. PET scan D. the stereotaxic procedure
If a psychology student wants to do research involving human participants, which of the following has the ultimate authority to approve, disapprove, or require modifications prior to the approval of the student's research?
A. the department chairperson B. the university's Institutional Review Board (IRB) C. the university's IACUC D. the faculty sponsor of the research