An experiment is conducted to test a new antianxiety drug. After taking the drug, 35 percent of the participants receiving the medication report less anxiety, compared to 36 percent of those taking a placebo. The researchers should conclude that:
a. participants knew which group they were in.
b. the medication itself probably has no real effect on anxiety.
c. the drug actually increases anxiety.
d. the drug is an effective treatment for anxiety.
Answer: b
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A person who is unusually resistant to the effects of stress would be described by psychologists as
a. a hardy personality. b. detached. c. vulnerable. d. a Type C personality.
Which statement accurately represents the behaviorist view of conditioning children’s language development?
a) Ms. Nelson positively reinforces her son’s interest in reading by taking away his favorite video game. b) Mr. Enriquez negatively reinforces his daughter’s desire to learn by giving her a piece of candy each time she accurately recites the alphabet. c) Carlisle’s scout leader invites her scouts to sing along with her while she teaches them the lyrics to a new camp song. d) To encourage recitation of weekly oral reading lessons, Derrick’s teacher makes fun of pronunciation mistakes students make while reading aloud.