In an experiment, the variable that is manipulated to determine its effect on behavior is called the ______ variable
a. extraneous
b. dependent
c. independent
d. subject
C
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The out-group homogeneity bias leads us to ____
a. ?view others in a more positive light b. ?desire more interaction with others outside of our group c. ?feel more similar to members of other groups d. ?notice the similarities among people of another group
Research indicates that some people's schizophrenia may result from abnormalities in the brain's receptor sites for what neurotransmitter?
A) Acetylcholine B) Dopamine C) GABA D) Epinephrine
Which of the following is FALSE regarding Selye's model?
a. He believed that stress led to a suppression of the immune system. b. He believed that if the stressor is severe enough, it could lead to death. c. It emphasizes physical aspects of stress. d. It has six stages.
A common thread among dissociative disorders is that
A. people suffering from these disorders experience a significant loss of memory. B. people suffering from these disorders leave their homes to lead a life of anonymity. C. they involve an actual physical disturbance, such as the inability to see or hear. D. they allow people to escape from anxiety-producing situations.