A researcher begins a 3-year study on children’s fear of flying. Following a well-publicised plane crash, the researcher abandons the study fearing _______ effects ruined the validity of the study.

a. History
b. Maturation
c. Testing
d. Experimental


a. History

Psychology

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Jan has female orgasmic disorder. Her sex therapist discovers that during intercourse with partners, Jan is unable to enjoy the connection of the experience because she is so worried about whether her performance is "good enough" to please her partner. She is constantly evaluating his every response and using that to inform herself about how he might feel about her performance. Jan's experience

during intercourse illustrates the psychological risk factor for sexual dysfunction known as a. sensate focus. b. fear of failure. c. the spectator role. d. frotteurism.

Psychology

Most American children exhibit _______________ attachment relationships

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Psychology

Poor students come from homes where parents speak less than the parents of middle-class students.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

Psychology

According to prospect theory, when will people choose to take on risks?

A) never, as it is a rational choice model B) when evaluating potential gains C) when evaluating potential losses D) when outcomes are framed in terms of probability

Psychology