While some have noted that the virus that causes "strep"
may be at the root of the development of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), others have suggested that children with strep may be very uncomfortable, which worsens preexisting OCD symptoms. This different explanation for the relationship between strep and OCD is an important reminder of
A) falsifiability.
B) ruling out rival hypotheses.
C) replicability.
D) extraordinary claims.
Answer: B
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Behaving in ways that are the opposite of what one would unconsciously like to do defines _______
a. sublimation b. displacement c. reaction formation d. projection
Which of the following is TRUE?
a. The more related the practical problems are to the older participant's interests and areas of expertise, the better they do solving the problems. b. Younger adults do better than older adults on traditional problem-solving tasks as measured in a lab. c. When the "memory" part of the study is de-emphasized, older adults perform better. d. All of the above are true.