Which of the following is the correct order of steps in the scientific method?
a. forming a hypothesis, developing a research question, gathering evidence, drawing conclusions
b. gathering evidence, developing a research question, forming a hypothesis, drawing conclusions
c. developing a research question, forming a hypothesis, gathering evidence, drawing conclusions
d. formulating a theory, developing a research question, gathering evidence, drawing conclusions
e. none of the above
c
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Which of the following is an example of pain disorder?
a. Terry can barely walk around because of chronic pain in his back, although doctors can find no physical reason for this pain. b. Craig repeatedly engages in activities with a high risk of painful injury, almost as if he enjoys the pain. c. Due to neural damage, Darlene has numbness that prevents her from feeling pain in her hands. d. Due to psychological stress, the symptoms of Miguel's rheumatoid arthritis have become much worse.
A client accuses his psychoanalyst of sounding just like his father. This client is exhibiting
a. transference. c. catharsis. b. resistance. d. association.
Individuals who buy lottery tickets on a regular basis are usually on a __________ schedule of reinforcement
a. variable-ratio c. fixed-interval b. variable-interval d. fixed-ratio
Do preschool programs for economically disadvantaged children facilitate cognitive development?
a. no b. yes, but they place undue pressure on young children c. no, but they do improve social skills d. yes, because they provide environmental enrichment