The extent to which a psychotherapy works in a controlled research setting with well-defined groups of patients is best described as the _____ of that form of psychotherapy.
A. efficacy
B. effectiveness
C. evidence
D. none of the above
A. efficacy
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Amy was observed by a researcher both at home and at school. What kind of research method is this?
a. Clinical observation b. Structured observation c. Situational observation d. Naturalistic observation
Which of the following statements about the genetic code is most true?
A. Every human shares the same genetic code. B. Every human has a slightly different genetic code. C. Humans of the same race have the same genetic code. D. Humans of the same sex have the same genetic code.
A doctor prescribed sodium oxybate to a patient who is having trouble with a sleep disorder. The patient is warned to strictly follow the directions for use because misuse could result in ____
a. death b. loss of sleep c. memory loss d. weight gain
When someone experiences harm based solely on the expectation that they will experience harm, this is called the _____ effect
A) Zaigarnik B) nocebo C) Barnum D) placebo