A researcher finds that the difference between the means of the pretest and posttest is about .6 standard deviation units. How should this result be interpreted? The difference is a _____ one
a. nonsignificant c. moderate
b. small d. large
C
A d value of .5 to .8 is considered moderate.
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a. when the decision requires a series of simple rules b. when there is a lot of information to be considered c. when there is complex information to be integrated d. when self-esteem is low
Alonzo is a very laid-back kind of guy. He knows how to work hard, but is not so competitive at work that he butts heads with his colleagues. He likes to relax, takes life "as it comes," and generally experiences low levels of stress. Alonzo can be described as having a ____ personality.
a.) Type A b.) Type B c.) Type C d.) Type D
Why is it important to obtain a history of psychological and behavioral problems in the psychosocial history?
a. clients use of alcohol and other drugs may be a contributing or a casual factor in such problems b. some mental disorders lead to AOD abuse c. there may be a potentiation effect of psychotropic medications and alcohol d. coexisting mental disorders are common
During the little-scientist phase, babies engage in:
What will be an ideal response?