After reading about the possible causes of
schizophrenia, a scientist thinks that a virus is the most likely cause. What term most accurately describes the scientist's idea?
a) hypothesis
b) dependent variable
c) extraneous variable
d) experimental estimate
ANS: a
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All of the following are reasons that human research has generated less controversy than animal research except:
a. Humans can refuse to participate in studies. b. Scientists are more restrained when they design human studies, and pay more attention to ethical guidelines. c. There is a current shift from clinical studies to basic research, so humans will be less involved in future studies. d. Humans have the option of bringing lawsuits if they feel they have been mistreated.
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