An experimental study focuses on the effects that the amount of exercise has on the number of calories consumed per day. The number of calories that a participant consumes is represented by the ____
a. independent variable
b. confounding variable
c. continuous variable
d. dependent variable
Answer: d. dependent variable
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Regarding the Type A personality, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. The best way to avoid the self-made stress of a Type A personality is to adopt the opposite characteristics. b. While Type A behavior appears to promote heart disease, time urgency and overwork may be what actually triggers the heart attack. c. Because our society places a premium on achievement, competition, and mastery, it is not surprising that many people develop Type A personalities. d. The most damaging patterns of Type A personalities may occur in hostile persons who keep their anger "bottled up," but don't express it outwardly.
Which of the following is true?
a. Research suggests that clinical psychologists with Psy.D. degrees will have more trouble finding employment than those with Ph.D. degrees. b. Compared to Psy.D. programs, Ph.D. programs admit a higher percentage of applicants. c. Compared to Psy.D. programs, Ph.D. programs award more doctoral degrees. d. none of the above