For an independent-measures research study, the data show an 8-point difference between the two treatment means and a pooled variance of 4.Given this information, what is the value of Cohen's d?

A) ?8/4
B) ?8/2
C) ?4/8
D) ?8/1


B

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Maurer and Werker (2014) compared infants and adults in their perceptions of the two ways of saying the "t" sound in Hindi. Hindi speakers recognize the difference between these two sounds. To English-speaking adults, however, they both sound like "t," and the adults do not hear the difference. The researchers found that ______.

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For positive growth to occur, Rogers believes the therapist must be:

a. directive b. incongruent c. congruent d. older than the client

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__________ frequency sounds cause the __________ of the basilar membrane to vibrate

a. High-; tip b. Low-; tip c. Intermediate-; tip d. Low-; base e. Intermediate-; base

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