If a research study on a group of children with autism comparing treatment delivered by parents at home to treatment delivered by teachers at school finds that the treatment delivered at school is more effective, which of the following is the BEST example of a confounding variable?

What will be an ideal response?


differences between the parents and teachers

Psychology

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Mae-Fong has been disobeying her mother all day. After the next time she fails to listen to instructions, her mother takes her to the other room, has her sit down in a chair, and tells her, "You are going to sit in this chair by yourself for five minutes to think about what it means to listen to Mommy.". Mae-Fong's mother is using a technique called _______________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Psychology

According to Allport, which of the following is true about central traits?

A. They are basically the same for all people. B. They are useful when examining personality through the nomothetic approach. C. They are useful when examining personality through the idiographic approach. D. They are comprised of a number of secondary traits.

Psychology

During which stage of cognitive development do children acquire the semiotic function?

a. Sensorimotor b. Preoperational c. Concrete operational d. Formal operational

Psychology

In the context of the elements of persuasion, a communicator is considered credible if ________.

A. he or she is able to convince people that he or she is trying to persuade them B. he or she uses "you know" or "uh" when speaking or stumbles over his or her words C. he or she is seen as knowledgeable on a topic D. he or she speaks slowly and haltingly

Psychology