True or false? According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) the depression that accompanies bipolar disorder is quite different than the depression seen in cases of major depressive disorder
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
False
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Dr. Pow is interested in whether exposure to TV advertisements has a different impact on girls' self-image than it does on boys' self-image. To examine this question, she conducts a quasi-experiment. Why doesn't Dr. Pow conduct a true experiment instead?
a. She cannot conduct a true experiment, because people cannot be randomly assigned to be "girls" or "boys." b. She cannot conduct a true experiment, because self-image is not directly observable. c. She could conduct a true experiment if she wanted to, but she probably has a very small sample size, so in this case a quasi-experiment is better. d. She could conduct a true experiment if she wanted to, but she is probably interested in "real-life" TV exposure (and probably doesn't want to manipulate this variable).
In the diathesis-stress model of explaining schizophrenia, which of the following factors would represent a psychosocial influence?
a. Childhood brain damage b. Prenatal brain trauma c. Failure in school d. Loss of a loved one e. Being raised in an abusive family environment
Based on the results of research on humor, under which condition would you expect people to laugh the loudest at a joke?
A. When at an otherwise boring party B. After finishing a five mile race C. After watching an anxiety provoking film D. When relaxing
While watching Emeril on TV one afternoon, you learn that smell is an important component in the experience of flavor. Emeril says, "In fact, the olfactory systems in humans have __________ different types of receptors that allow us to distinguish so many smells."
A. about a thousand B. four C. 1.5 million D. sixteen