Which of the following is NOT a disadvantage of the case study method?

a. It is hard to detect or control all important variables acting in a given case.
b. Data or conclusions from an individual case may not apply to people in general.
c. Case studies do not allow us to draw conclusions about cause and effect.
d. Case studies are unethical because they involve the disclosure of confidential information.

D

Psychology

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Which of the following students provides the most accurate interpretation of one of the themes of the textbook?

a. Daquan: "In general, our cognitive processes may operate quickly, but we make numerous errors." b. Jessica: "In general, our cognitive processes tend to be passive, unless we make a special effort." c. Sam: "We are typically more accurate in processing negative information, rather than positive information." d. Sophie: "Many cognitive processes emphasize both top-down processing and bottom-up processing."

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Regarding decoding rules, which of the following statements is true?

a) Decoding rules are culturally-specific. In Western cultures, people focus on the eyes; in East Asian cultures, people focus more on the brows and mouth. b) Decoding rules are culturally-specific. In Western cultures, people focus on the brows and mouth; in East Asian cultures, people focus more on the eyes. c) Decoding rules are culturally universal. In all cultures, people focus mostly on the eyes. d) Decoding rules are culturally universal. In all cultures, people focus mostly on the brows and mouth.

Psychology