A study is conducted to confirm the statement "Punishment will be harsher for drunk drivers who cause serious injuries than for drivers who cause mild injuries." This statement, which is a guess at the outcome of a hypothesis, is an example of a

A. prediction.
B. research question.
C. theory.
D. scientific law.

Answer: A. prediction.

Psychology

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Whenever five-year-old Claire goes to the dentist, she becomes anxious and cries. Since she was not afraid of the dentist on her first visit, her fear was a learned behavior. The UCS in this case was probably

A) the dentist's beard. B) sweet toothpaste. C) the pain associated with teeth cleaning. D) the sound of the music in the dentist's waiting room.

Psychology

Most people with psychological disorders

a. seek treatment as soon as they realize there is a problem. b. recover only if they seek treatment. c. delay seeking treatment, sometimes for many years. d. exaggerate their symptoms so it takes longer for them to recover.

Psychology