In an interrupted time-series design, regression to the mean is more plausible when subjects
a. fail to show up for the study.
b. in the pretest, have scores that are unusually high or low.
c. in the pretest, have scores that are near the average of the distribution.
d. in the posttest, fail to complete the task.
b
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Angela has been diagnosed with schizophrenia. She is in her late teens, is experiencing her first psychotic episode, and has been hospitalized. Her parents have given consent for treatment with medications,
and intend to follow up with carefully trained physicians and therapists to get psychotherapy, education, and medication. If they are very conscientious about her care, and if Angela is an active and willing participant in her own treatment, she should be able to manage her illness and lead a productive and happy life. This anticipated outcome of an illness is called a(n) __________. a. prediction b. prognosis c. concordance plan d. treatment plan
In non-Western village cultures, young children
A) seldom engage in question asking with adults. B) rarely ask why-questions, aimed at getting explanations. C) receive more informative answers from adults than do Western children. D) are discouraged from asking too many questions.