A researcher looks at many different research studies on a specific topic and analyzes the combined results of these different studies. What is the researcher engaging in?
a. correlational research
b. case study
c. quasi-experiment
d. meta-analysis
d
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In the context of cognition, which of the following statements is true of creativity?
a) Cultures that have histories of greater prevalence of disease-causing pathogens are associated with greater creativity. b) It depends on convergent thinking rather than divergent thinking that is typically assessed in measures of intelligence. c) Creative individuals have been shown to have low capacity for hard work, and a low tolerance for ambiguity and disorder. d) Time spent living abroad, but not time spent traveling abroad, was positively related with creativity.
Factors such as SES, child's age, and cultural background affect the _____ of symptoms and disorders
a. rate and expression b. pervasiveness c. outcome d. termination
In which of the following defense mechanisms does an individual falsely attribute his or her own unacceptable feelings, impulses, or thoughts to another person?
a. Denial b. Projection c. Displacement d. Sublimation
Any use of classical or operant conditioning to directly alter human behavior is called
a. behavior modification. b. somatic therapy. c. insight therapy. d. Gestalt psychotherapy.