A contrived statement set up to examine whether it can be rejected as part of the hypothesis-testing process is the __________

Based on their drug and alcohol use research of adolescents, Van Gundy, Cesar, and Rebellon (2010) found that ____ use during adolescence predicts later illicit substance use

a. cannabis b. caffeine c. nicotine d. alcohol

Deanna and her friends were discussing their parents after school. Deanna's parents are indulgent. Which of the following statements would MOST likely have been made by her?

A. "My parents are really liberal. They are always there to support me, we go out together pretty often, and they never really try to control what I do." B. "Last week when I didn't get my homework done, my parents had a lengthy discussion with me about how I can handle my schoolwork better the next time." C. "With my parents, it's always their way or no way. They won't even discuss increasing my allowance a little." D. "My parents are always busy. They think everything else in their life is more important than me."