Large differences in the verbal and performance scores on the WAIS are an indicator of
a. lack of standardization.
b. gender differences.
c. low reliability.
d. possible undiagnosed brain damage.
e. low validity.
d. possible undiagnosed brain damage.
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a. A medical disorder may be overlooked. b. The patient will object to the diagnosis c. The patient may be surprised by the diagnosis d. Somatic Symptom Disorders "aren't real"
In the context of the general adaptation syndrome, which of the following statements is true?
A) Long-term stress typically helps prevent infection from wounds. B) Short-term stress can enhance the functioning of the immune system. C) Short-term stress inhibits the functioning of the endocrine system. D) Stress suppresses the hypothalamus and adrenal cortex.
A researcher would like to select a sample of 50 people so that five different age groups are equally represented in the sample. Assuming that the researcher does not know the entire list of people in the population, which sampling technique should be used?
a. quota sampling b. stratified random sampling c. proportionate stratified random sampling d. cluster sampling
When people try to convince themselves that they are not really threatened, they are using ______
a. direct coping c. defensive coping b. indirect coping d. withdrawal