In an experiment, the presence of a(n) __________ is manipulated by the researchers so that its effects may be determined

a. dependent variable c. placebo
b. independent variable d. observer


B

Psychology

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Phil is being treated for obsessive-compulsive disorder. The treatment involves gradually exposing him to the anxiety-producing situation that Phil is trying to avoid. This treatment is called:

A. anxiety therapy B. avoidance therapy C. exposure therapy D. stimulus therapy

Psychology

The psychoanalytic patient who lets her thoughts flow without interruption or fear of negative criticism from her therapist is using ______

a) dream interpretation b) positive transference c) regression d) free association

Psychology

Cecil, as a research participant, is asked to memorize a list of paired words. He is then allowed to take a nap before being tested on his recall. If he experiences __________ sleep, he likely will perform better on the test.

A. stage 1 B. stage 2 C. stage 3 D. REM

Psychology

Phoebe composes a new song. She imagines that her mother will think the song is amateurish, and therefore she decides the song is not very good. This is an example of

a. reflected appraisal b. self-handicapping c. positive illusion d. self-perception

Psychology