The complex, abstract concepts that we cannot observe directly but that we study in psychology are
a. manipulations.
b. variables.
c. main effects.
d. constructs.
d
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b. psychological treatment along with medication. c. panic control treatment that includes cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). d. any available treatment, since patients in all treatment conditions achieved the same long-lasting gains.
What type of graphical display is shown in the following graph for the number of participants completing a cognitive task within certain time intervals?
A. line graph B. histogram C. pie chart D. bar chart
Which is the best example of explicit expectations?
A. having fireworks on the fourth of July B. code of conduct in a student handbook C. teachers leading by example D. suggestions for a fun party
The year is 1900 and you are looking for a job in a psychology laboratory, somewhere in North America. Assuming that each laboratory has an opening, about how many laboratories will you have from which to choose?
a. 1 b. 4 c. 40 d. 400