In the case study in your text which describes an experiment by Paul (1966), what
might account for the result indicating that the group who received a valid insight therapy
showed less improvement, compared to the group who received an
ineffective, sugar pill?
A) Experimenter bias
B) Control group bias
C) Placebo effect
D) Double blind effect
C
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He treats all interactions with her as suspect and is reluctant to share any work-related information with her. Which of the following principles, theorems, or concepts best explains Terence's behavior? A) the components principle of the social structure and personality perspective B) the Thomas theorem C) the Peter principle D) the group processes concept of legitimacy
Feeling sorry for misfortunes, limitations, losses, transgressions, shortcomings, or mistakes is called ____
a. counterfactual thinking b. counterproductive thinking c. regret d. optimism