In a recent study designed to determine the effectiveness of antidepressant medication, depressed patients were randomly assigned to take either an antidepressant medication or a placebo. Symptoms of depression were measured before and during treatment. Over the course of treatment, _____ group(s) reported decreased symptoms of depression.
A) only the antidepressant
B) only the placebo
C) both
D) neither
C) both
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__________ is a mechanism in which chemicals attached to the genes can turn gene expression on or off, based on input from other genes or from the environment.
A. Epigenesis B. Distal influence C. Heritability D. Proximal influence
Which of the following is NOT a criticism of Wallerstein's 1970s longitudinal study of children of divorce?
a. Conclusions were based on impressions from interviews. b. The sample was not representative. c. It took too long. d. There was no comparison group.
Child-rearing practices influence the strength of separation anxiety and how long it lasts
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
After 5-year-old Jimena’s grandmother died, she had difficulty sleeping because she was afraid that her stuffed rabbit would die during the night. Jimena is having trouble understanding the death subconcept of __________
A) nonfunctionality B) finality C) universality D) applicability