A psychologist, studying pilot trainees, picks the trainees who will be participating in her study by selecting every third name appearing on the list of available trainees. She is selecting a ______ sample
a. random b. stratified
c. biased
d. representative
a
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a. competence b. autonomy c. trust d. love
Mr. and Mrs. Carvalho are visiting a family therapist with their daughter, Gloria. Gloria has been diagnosed with anorexia nervosa. The therapist recommends the Maudsley approach to Gloria’s treatment because it has had some success in both the United Kingdom and the United States. Briefly explain how Gloria’s treatment might proceed using the Maudsley approach.
What will be an ideal response?
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Compared with information offered last, information offered first will:
a. have a shorter-term effect on your impressions. b. have no effect on your impressions. c. be processed less thoroughly. d. have a longer-term effect on your impressions.