Deck 12: B: Mixed Design: Which Therapy Is Best for Treating Eating Disorders

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According to the research,eating disorders have the _____ of any mental disorders.

A) highest mortality rate
B) lowest mortality rate
C) highest prevalence rate
D) highest incidence rate
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According to a 2012 study examining pro-anorexia and pro-recovery websites,research found that:

A) pro-anorexia users posted fewer pictures with tags referring to body image than pro-recovery users.
B) pro-anorexia users posted more pictures with tags referring to body image than pro-recovery users.
C) pro-recovery users posted fewer pictures overall.
D) pro-anorexia users posted more pictures of themselves than pro-recovery users.
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The current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders is currently in what edition?

A) 2nd
B) 3rd
C) 4th
D) 5th
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A 2013 empirical exploration of the dynamics of relationships for those with anorexia nervosa found that:

A) people with anorexia nervosa were less needy than others.
B) people with anorexia nervosa were needier than others.
C) people with anorexia nervosa were more aggressive than others.
D) there was no difference in neediness among those with and without anorexia nervosa.
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Who is responsible for writing and disseminating the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders?

A) American Psychological Association
B) American Psychiatric Association
C) American Psychological Science
D) American Psychological Monitor
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Which of the following is NOT an identified feature in the DSM for the diagnosis of anorexia nervosa?

A) significantly lower than medically expected body weight
B) severe anxiety about weight gain
C) the presence of amenorrhea
D) distorted view of one's body weight and shape
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Individuals with _____ engage in unhealthy and maladaptive patterns of behavior focused on losing weight and an intense fear of gaining weight,as well as a distorted perspective of their own body.

A) bulimia nervosa
B) anorexia nervosa
C) binge eating disorder
D) eating disorder NOS
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A 1997 study examining eating disorders and anxiety disorders found that there were:

A) higher rates of obsessive-compulsive disorder among those without anorexia nervosa.
B) higher rates of obsessive-compulsive disorder among those with anorexia nervosa.
C) higher rates of separation anxiety disorder among those with anorexia nervosa.
D) higher rates of trichotillomania among those without anorexia nervosa.
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In a 2013 study examining the efficacy of family-based treatment for adolescents with eating disorders a systematic review was conducted and found:

A) that after 6 to 12 months following treatment,there was no difference in remission rates for those in family-based treatment and individual therapy.
B) that after 6 to 12 months following treatment,those who participated in individual therapy had higher remission rates than those in family-based treatment.
C) that after 6 to 12 months following treatment,those who participated in family-based treatment had higher remission rates than those in individual therapy.
D) that after 6 to 12 months following treatment,those who participated in family-based treatment had lower remission rates than those in individual therapy.
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A 2014 randomized controlled trial examining psychoanalytic psychotherapy and cognitive behavioral therapy for bulimia nervosa found that:

A) psychoanalytic therapy was faster and more effective than cognitive behavioral treatment and more effective at reducing bulimic behaviors.
B) cognitive behavioral therapy was slower,but more effective than psychoanalytic treatment and more effective at reducing bulimic behaviors.
C) cognitive behavioral therapy was faster and more effective than psychoanalytic treatment and more effective at reducing bulimic behaviors.
D) cognitive behavioral therapy was faster than psychoanalytic treatment,but less effective at reducing bulimic behaviors.
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A 2013 study examining the efficacy of family-based treatment for adolescents with eating disorders was a systematic review.A systematic review is also commonly referred to as a:

A) meta-analysis.
B) mixed design.
C) single-blind procedure.
D) double-blind procedure.
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Researchers investigating eating disorders tend to look at _____ as these may precede eating disordered behaviors.

A) parental arguments
B) emotional triggers
C) physical health complaints
D) previous therapy treatments
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A 2012 study examining selflessness in anorexia nervosa as investigated through projective testing found that:

A) people with anorexia nervosa had higher levels of selflessness and tended to ignore their own needs.
B) people with anorexia nervosa had lower levels of selflessness and tended to ignore others' needs.
C) people with anorexia nervosa had higher levels of selflessness,but tended to ignore others' needs.
D) people with anorexia nervosa had lower levels of selflessness,but tended to ignore their own needs.
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According to the research approximately _____ young women are diagnosed with anorexia nervosa.

A) 1 out of every 1,000
B) 2 out of every 1,000
C) 3 out of every 1,000
D) 4 out of every 1,000
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A 2013 study looking at enhanced cognitive behavior therapy for adolescents with anorexia found that those who completed treatment displayed:

A) improvement in weight and eating disorder psychopathology and were stable for 60 weeks.
B) a deterioration in weight and eating disorder psychopathology and were not stable.
C) improvement only in weight and were stable for 30 weeks.
D) improvement in weight and an increase in eating disorder psychopathology and were not stable.
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A 2012 study examining social cognition in individuals with anorexia nervosa found that:

A) individuals without anorexia nervosa had poorer functioning.
B) individuals with anorexia nervosa had poorer social functioning.
C) individuals with anorexia nervosa had poorer emotional functioning.
D) individuals with anorexia nervosa had better emotional functioning.
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A 2013 empirical exploration of the dynamics of relationships for those with anorexia nervosa found that:

A) people with anorexia nervosa were more highly critical of themselves.
B) people with anorexia nervosa were less critical of themselves.
C) people with anorexia nervosa were more highly critical of others.
D) there was no difference in being critical among those with and without anorexia nervosa.
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Dr.Gibson is interested in conducting an analysis of more than 100 studies on diversity and cultural attitudes over the last 20 years and combing the results to look at overall trends.Dr.Gibson is interested in conducting:

A) a case study.
B) an experimental study.
C) a meta-analysis.
D) qualitative analysis.
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What is the nickname for many pro-anorexia social media and websites?

A) Pro-Ana
B) Pro-Skinny
C) Pro-Ex
D) Pro-Recovery
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A 2013 empirical exploration of the dynamics of relationships for those with anorexia nervosa found that:

A) people with anorexia nervosa were less likely to have disrupted relationships with family members than those without anorexia nervosa.
B) people with anorexia nervosa more commonly had disrupted and troubled relationships with their siblings.
C) people with anorexia nervosa more commonly had disrupted and troubled relationships with their fathers.
D) people with anorexia nervosa more commonly had disrupted and troubled relationships with their mothers.
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Dr.Soto was conducting research in a small rural community in Asia that was affected by an earthquake.Dr.Soto collected baseline measurements on posttraumatic responses and then the natural disaster assistance team arrived.Dr.Soto collected the same information again from respondents after the disaster assistance team had been stationed for one week.After two weeks the disaster assistance team left and Dr.Soto collected posttraumatic response data again.Dr.Soto expected that the posttraumatic responses would _____ after the disaster assistance team left.

A) increase
B) decrease
C) return to baseline
D) regress to the mean
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Dr.Cross is implementing an A-B design.Which of the following scenarios best describes an A-B design?

A) Dr.Cross assesses baseline anxiety and then introduces video clips of baby animals and then reassesses anxiety.
B) Dr.Cross introduces video clips of baby animals and then assesses anxiety levels.
C) Dr.Cross assesses baseline anxiety and then introduces video clips of baby animals,then reassesses anxiety and then the video clips of baby animals are ceased and anxiety levels are assessed again.
D) Dr.Cross assesses baseline anxiety and then introduces video clips of baby animals,then reassesses anxiety,then the video clips of baby animals are ceased and anxiety levels are assessed followed by reintroduction of video clips of baby animals and assessment of anxiety levels.
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Dr.Soto was conducting research in a small rural community in Asia that was affected by an earthquake.Dr.Soto collected baseline measurements on posttraumatic responses and then the natural disaster assistance team arrived.Dr.Soto collected the same information again from respondents after the disaster assistance team had been stationed for one week.After two weeks the disaster assistance team left and Dr.Soto collected posttraumatic response data again.Dr.Soto expected that the posttraumatic responses would return to baseline after the disaster assistance team left.What is the dependent variable in this A-B design?

A) geographic area
B) natural disaster
C) disaster assistance team
D) posttraumatic responses
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Dr.Cross is implementing an A-B-A-B design.Which of the following scenarios best describes an A-B-A-B design?

A) Dr.Cross assesses baseline anxiety and then introduces video clips of baby animals and then reassesses anxiety.
B) Dr.Cross introduces video clips of baby animals and then assesses anxiety levels.
C) Dr.Cross assesses baseline anxiety and then introduces video clips of baby animals,then reassesses anxiety and then the video clips of baby animals are ceased and anxiety levels are assessed again.
D) Dr.Cross assesses baseline anxiety and then introduces video clips of baby animals,then reassesses anxiety,then the video clips of baby animals are ceased and anxiety levels are assessed followed by reintroduction of video clips of baby animals and assessment of anxiety levels.
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Dr.Wakes decides to study one individual's responses to stressful situations.The participant will act as both control and experiment.The general term for this type of design is:

A) mixed design.
B) repeated measures design.
C) single-subject design.
D) hybrid design.
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Dr.Cross is implementing an A-B-A design.Which of the following scenarios best describes an A-B-A design?

A) Dr.Cross assesses baseline anxiety and then introduces video clips of baby animals and then reassesses anxiety.
B) Dr.Cross introduces video clips of baby animals and then assesses anxiety levels.
C) Dr.Cross assesses baseline anxiety and then introduces video clips of baby animals,then reassesses anxiety and then the video clips of baby animals are ceased and anxiety levels are assessed again.
D) Dr.Cross assesses baseline anxiety and then introduces video clips of baby animals,then reassesses anxiety,then the video clips of baby animals are ceased and anxiety levels are assessed followed by reintroduction of video clips of baby animals and assessment of anxiety levels.
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Newman is interested in using an A-B design for his thesis study examining behavioral interventions for emotion dysregulation.However,he makes an appointment with his mentor because he is confused as to what type of design an A-B study would be considered.Which of the following is the most appropriate description of an A-B design?

A) between-subjects design
B) within-subjects design
C) factorial design
D) hybrid design
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Dr.Marquez is lecturing to his class on single-subject designs.He noted that in an A-B design,the B phase represents the:

A) experimental treatment.
B) baseline measurement.
C) conditional treatment.
D) placebo treatment.
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Dr.Soto was conducting research in a small rural community in Asia that was affected by an earthquake.Dr.Soto collected baseline measurements on posttraumatic responses and then the natural disaster assistance team arrived.Dr.Soto collected the same information again from respondents after the disaster assistance team had been stationed for one week.After two weeks the disaster assistance team left and Dr.Soto collected posttraumatic response data again.Dr.Soto expected that the posttraumatic responses would return to baseline after the disaster assistance team left.Dr.Soto is using what type of design?

A) hybrid design
B) factorial design
C) A-B design
D) A-B-A
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The NIH is taking proposals for a new research grant they are bestowing.The NIH is particularly interested in research proposals that use an A-B design.Which of the follow research designs would be most appropriate for the grant?

A) Research that assesses obsessive-compulsive disorder symptoms and then requires participants to touch a public toilet seat and then reassesses obsessive-compulsive symptoms.
B) Research that requires participants to touch a public toilet seat and then assesses obsessive-compulsive symptoms.
C) Research that assesses obsessive-compulsive symptoms and then participants are required to touch a public toilet seat and their obsessive-compulsive symptoms are reassessed.Then participants are permitted to release the toilet seat and their obsessive-compulsive symptoms are assessed again.
D) Research that assesses obsessive-compulsive symptoms and requires participants to touch a public toilet seat,then reassesses obsessive-compulsive symptoms,then the participants are permitted to release the toilet seat and their obsessive-compulsive symptoms are assessed followed by reintroduction of touching the toilet seat and assessment of obsessive-compulsive symptoms.
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Which of the following statements most accurately reflects an A-B-A design?

A) A-B-A designs measure the same variables with the same participants.
B) A-B-A designs measure different variables with different participants.
C) A-B-A designs measure the same variable with different participants.
D) A-B-A designs measure different variables with the same participant.
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Dr.Marquez is lecturing to his class on single-subject designs.He noted that in an A-B design,the A phase represents the:

A) experimental treatment.
B) baseline measurement.
C) conditional treatment.
D) placebo treatment.
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The NIH is taking proposals for a new research grant they are bestowing.The NIH is particularly interested in research proposals that use an A-B-A design.Which of the follow research designs would be most appropriate for the grant?

A) Research that assesses obsessive-compulsive disorder symptoms and then requires participants to touch a public toilet seat and then reassesses obsessive-compulsive symptoms.
B) Research that requires participants to touch a public toilet seat and then assesses obsessive-compulsive symptoms.
C) Research that assesses obsessive-compulsive symptoms and then participants are required to touch a public toilet seat and their obsessive-compulsive symptoms are reassessed.Then participants are permitted to release the toilet seat and their obsessive-compulsive symptoms are assessed again.
D) Research that assesses obsessive-compulsive symptoms and requires participants to touch a public toilet seat,then reassesses obsessive-compulsive symptoms,then the participants are permitted to release the toilet seat and their obsessive-compulsive symptoms are assessed followed by reintroduction of touching the toilet seat and assessment of obsessive-compulsive symptoms.
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Dr.Nadine wants to establish a _____relationship,so she includes both a baseline measure and a postintervention measure.

A) bi-directional
B) factorial
C) correlational
D) cause-and-effect
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Which of the following statements most accurately reflects an A-B design?

A) A-B designs measure different variables with the same participant.
B) A-B designs measure different variables with different participants.
C) A-B designs measure the same variable with different participants.
D) A-B designs measure the same variable again with the same participant.
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Dr.Garrod is explaining single-subject designs to his students and one student asks,"What is the control in a single-subject design?" What is the correct answer?

A) There is a waiting-list control group.
B) The participant serves as their own control.
C) There is an empty control group.
D) There is a placebo group.
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A single-subject design is a special type of _____using one participant or group to assess changes for that individual or group.

A) within-subjects design
B) between-subjects design
C) factorial design
D) hybrid design
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The NIH is taking proposals for a new research grant they are bestowing.The NIH is particularly interested in research proposals that use an A-B-A-B design.Which of the follow research designs would be most appropriate for the grant?

A) Research that assesses obsessive-compulsive disorder symptoms and then requires participants to touch a public toilet seat and then reassesses obsessive-compulsive symptoms.
B) Research that requires participants to touch a public toilet seat and then assesses obsessive-compulsive symptoms.
C) Research that assesses obsessive-compulsive symptoms and then participants are required to touch a public toilet seat and their obsessive-compulsive symptoms are reassessed.Then participants are permitted to release the toilet seat and their obsessive-compulsive symptoms are assessed again.
D) Research that assesses obsessive-compulsive symptoms and requires participants to touch a public toilet seat,then reassesses obsessive-compulsive symptoms,then the participants are permitted to release the toilet seat and their obsessive-compulsive symptoms are assessed followed by reintroduction of touching the toilet seat and assessment of obsessive-compulsive symptoms.
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In an A-B-A design,after removal of the intervention researchers are looking for _____;that is,whether the assessed levels of the dependent variable return to baseline after the intervention has been removed.

A) a reversal in the effect
B) stabilization in the effect
C) randomization in the effect
D) no change in the effect
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Which of the following statements most accurately reflects an A-B-A-B design?

A) A-B-A-B designs measure different variables with different participants.
B) A-B-A-B designs measure the same variables with the same participants.
C) A-B-A-B designs measure the same variable with different participants.
D) A-B-A-B designs measure different variables with the same participant.
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An A-B-A-B design is a single-subject design in which researchers establish a baseline,introduce the intervention,remove the intervention,and then reintroduce the intervention,measuring the _____each time.

A) dependent variable
B) independent variable
C) manipulation
D) baseline measurement
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Coren notes that A-B-A design helps establish _____ by showing that behavior systematically changes based on the introduction and removal of treatment.

A) association
B) covariation
C) correlation
D) causality
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A 2013 study examining the administration of hypnosis to golf professionals for a period of 7 days to improve their golf score found:

A) that hypnosis intervention worsened golf performance.
B) that hypnosis intervention did not improve golf performance.
C) an overall improvement in performance per mean number of strokes during the intervention phase.
D) an overall improvement in performance per mean number of strokes during the baseline measurement.
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Dr.Carlos specifies in his statistical methodology class that it is important to remember that when carrying out a mixed design participants receive every level of the _____,but only one level of the between-subjects factor.

A) hybrid factor
B) dependent variable
C) within-subjects factor
D) main effect
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The simple single-subject design is the:

A) A-B design.
B) A-B-B-A design.
C) A-B-A-B design.
D) A-B-A design.
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Ranya wants to conduct a study on how video gaming affects cognitive flexibility in a controlled setting.Which of the following would be the best setting for optimizing mundane realism?

A) a debate class
B) a research laboratory
C) a gamer's basement
D) a library
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Dr.Soto was conducting research in a small rural community in Asia that was affected by an earthquake.Dr.Soto collected baseline measurements on posttraumatic responses and then the natural disaster assistance team arrived.Dr.Soto collected the same information again from respondents after the disaster assistance team had been stationed for one week.After two weeks the disaster assistance team left and Dr.Soto collected posttraumatic response data again.Dr.Soto expected that the posttraumatic responses would return to baseline after the disaster assistance team left.Dr.Soto wants to establish further evidence of covariation by showing that the participant's behavior systematically changes when disaster assistance is available and when it is removed.Which of the following designs would help further Dr.Soto's conclusion of causality?

A) mixed design
B) A-B-A design
C) factorial design
D) A-B-A-B design
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In order to establish a cause-and-effect relationship researchers need to administer a(n)_____ before the intervention.

A) posttest measurement
B) manipulation
C) baseline measurement
D) independent variable
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An A-B-A design is a single-subject design in which researchers establish a baseline,introduce the intervention and measure the same variable again,then remove _____ and take another measurement.

A) the dependent variable
B) the intervention
C) the manipulation
D) the independent variable
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_____ is a single-subject design in which researchers establish a baseline,introduce the intervention,remove the intervention,and then reintroduce the intervention,measuring the dependent variable each time.

A) A-B design
B) A-B-B-A design
C) A-B-A-B design
D) A-B-A design
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Dr.Winston referenced several notable limitations of single-subject designs.Which of the following is NOT a weakness of single-subject designs?

A) no control group
B) lack of statistical power
C) lack of internal validity
D) lack of external validity
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Tatiana wants to conduct a study on how reading influences public speaking ability.Which of the following would be the best setting for optimizing mundane realism?

A) a debate class
B) a research laboratory
C) a science class
D) a library
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_____ is a single-subject design in which researchers establish a baseline,introduce the intervention and measure the same variable again,then remove the intervention and take another measurement.

A) A-B design
B) A-B-B-A design
C) A-B-A-B design
D) A-B-A design
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_____ is a special type of within-subjects design using one participant or group to assess changes within that individual or group.

A) An A-B design
B) A case study design
C) A single-subject design
D) A mixed design
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Berma wants to conduct a study on how petting a dog daily can increased one's overall happiness and physical well-being.Which of the following would be the best setting for optimizing mundane realism?

A) a prenatal unit
B) a nursing home
C) a classroom
D) a library
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_____ is a single-subject design in which researchers take a baseline measurement and then introduce the intervention and measure the same variable again.

A) An A-B-A design
B) A single-blind procedure
C) A mixed design
D) An A-B design
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Dr.Soto was conducting research in a small rural community in Asia that was affected by an earthquake.Dr.Soto collected baseline measurements on posttraumatic responses and then the natural disaster assistance team arrived.Dr.Soto collected the same information again from respondents after the disaster assistance team had been stationed for one week.After two weeks the disaster assistance team left and Dr.Soto collected posttraumatic response data again.Dr.Soto expected that the posttraumatic responses would return to baseline after the disaster assistance team left.What is the independent variable in this A-B design?

A) geographic area
B) natural disaster
C) disaster assistance team
D) posttraumatic responses
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Dr.Carlos specifies in his statistical methodology class that it is important to remember that when carrying out a mixed design participants receive every level of the within-subjects factor,but only one level of the:

A) hybrid factor.
B) between-subjects factor.
C) interaction effect.
D) main effect.
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Dr.Winston referenced several notable limitations of between-subject designs.Which of the following is NOT a weakness of between-subject designs?

A) no control group
B) lack of statistical power
C) lack of internal validity
D) lack of external validity
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A meta-analysis is a statistical strategy for comparing and integrating the results from _____ on _____.

A) multiple studies;the same research question
B) multiple studies;different research questions
C) a single study;the same research question
D) a single study;different research questions
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Dr.Russo noted that mixed design research mimics real life in that not only can _____ be tested,but _____ can also be tested,which is how variables relate in the real world.

A) suppression effects;synergistic effects
B) fatigue effects;practice effects
C) expectancy effects;testing effect
D) main effects;interaction effects
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All of the following are within-subjects designs,EXCEPT:

A) pretest-posttest designs.
B) factorial designs.
C) repeated measure designs.
D) mixed designs.
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Dr.Allaz explained that between-subjects designs have higher degrees of _____ because in real-life people rarely get a sequence of treatments,but instead get access to one level of treatment.

A) external validity
B) internal validity
C) content validity
D) criterion validity
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Dr.Timmons is examining reality-based therapy,radical honesty therapy,and Rogerian therapy in relation to overall relationship satisfaction and self-esteem.Dr.Timmons is examining how many independent variables in this study?

A) one
B) two
C) three
D) four
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In an experimental study,random error due to individual differences can be reduced if a(n)_____ is implemented.

A) A-B design
B) within-subjects design
C) between-subjects design
D) hybrid design
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Dr.Hudson is examining the effect of treatment on Internet addiction.He has developed a new treatment program that uses both cognitive and behavioral factors to compete with the current behavioral-only treatment program.Dr.Hudson randomly assigns participants into conditional groups.Theo finds himself in a participant group that does not receive any type of intervention during the actual study,but is offered treatment 3 months after completion of the study.Theo was most likely in what type of group?

A) placebo
B) waiting-list control group
C) post-hoc group
D) empty control group
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All of the following are between-subjects designs,EXCEPT:

A) two-group designs.
B) multigroup designs.
C) factorial designs.
D) repeated measures designs.
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Dr.Croteau explains to students in his methodology class that when using a mixed design,they are essentially using a factorial design with multiple:

A) independent variables.
B) dependent variables.
C) factors.
D) control groups.
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Dr.Timmons is examining reality-based therapy,radical honesty therapy,and Rogerian therapy in relation to relationship satisfaction and self-esteem.Dr.Timmons is using what type of design?

A) 2 × 3 mixed design
B) 3 × 2 mixed design
C) 3 × 3 mixed design
D) 2 × 2 mixed design
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The use of _____ in between-subject designs increases internal validity.

A) multiple measurements
B) multiple participants
C) random assignment
D) controlled experiments
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Dr.Rivera is examining the effect of treatment on Internet addiction.He is comparing the additive effect of antidepressant,antianxiety,and sedative medications on the compulsion to use the Internet.Dr.Rivera randomly assigns participants into conditional groups.Theo believes he has been taking an antidepressant medication for the last 6 weeks;however,at the debriefing he learns he was taking a water pill.Theo was most likely in what type of group?

A) placebo
B) waiting-list control group
C) posthoc group
D) empty control group
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All of the following are within-subjects designs,EXCEPT:

A) two-group designs.
B) pretest-posttest designs.
C) repeated measure designs.
D) mixed designs.
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Dr.Irvin noted that within the same mixed design study,researchers can examine the impact of each _____ individually on the _____.

A) dependent variable;independent variable
B) independent variable;dependent variable
C) nominal variable;ordinal variable
D) independent variable;nominal variable
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Dr.Timmons is examining reality-based therapy,radical honesty therapy,and Rogerian therapy in relation to relationship satisfaction and self-esteem.Dr.Timmons is using why type of design?

A) factorial design
B) hybrid design
C) single-subject design
D) meta-analysis
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In an experimental study,obtaining multiple measurements from each of the participants increases _____ in a within-subjects design.

A) random error
B) type I error
C) power
D) internal validity
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Researchers who us a waiting-list control group offer what kind of treatment following completion of the study?

A) the most affordable treatment
B) the best treatment available as determined by the research
C) the swiftest treatment
D) the most expensive treatment
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Dr.Timmons is examining reality-based therapy,radical honesty therapy,and Rogerian therapy in relation to overall relationship satisfaction and self-esteem.Dr.Timmons is examining how many levels in the first independent variable?

A) one
B) two
C) three
D) four
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A mixed design is helpful in that it allows researchers to answer _____ research questions at the same time.

A) two
B) three
C) four
D) five
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Dr.Croteau explains to students in his methodology class that when using a mixed design,they are essentially using a(n)_____ with multiple independent variables.

A) factorial design
B) hybrid design
C) A-B design
D) experimental design
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All of the following are between-subjects designs,EXCEPT:

A) two-group designs.
B) multigroup designs.
C) pretest-posttest designs.
D) factorial designs.
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Deck 12: B: Mixed Design: Which Therapy Is Best for Treating Eating Disorders
1
According to the research,eating disorders have the _____ of any mental disorders.

A) highest mortality rate
B) lowest mortality rate
C) highest prevalence rate
D) highest incidence rate
highest mortality rate
2
According to a 2012 study examining pro-anorexia and pro-recovery websites,research found that:

A) pro-anorexia users posted fewer pictures with tags referring to body image than pro-recovery users.
B) pro-anorexia users posted more pictures with tags referring to body image than pro-recovery users.
C) pro-recovery users posted fewer pictures overall.
D) pro-anorexia users posted more pictures of themselves than pro-recovery users.
pro-anorexia users posted more pictures with tags referring to body image than pro-recovery users.
3
The current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders is currently in what edition?

A) 2nd
B) 3rd
C) 4th
D) 5th
5th
4
A 2013 empirical exploration of the dynamics of relationships for those with anorexia nervosa found that:

A) people with anorexia nervosa were less needy than others.
B) people with anorexia nervosa were needier than others.
C) people with anorexia nervosa were more aggressive than others.
D) there was no difference in neediness among those with and without anorexia nervosa.
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Who is responsible for writing and disseminating the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders?

A) American Psychological Association
B) American Psychiatric Association
C) American Psychological Science
D) American Psychological Monitor
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Which of the following is NOT an identified feature in the DSM for the diagnosis of anorexia nervosa?

A) significantly lower than medically expected body weight
B) severe anxiety about weight gain
C) the presence of amenorrhea
D) distorted view of one's body weight and shape
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Individuals with _____ engage in unhealthy and maladaptive patterns of behavior focused on losing weight and an intense fear of gaining weight,as well as a distorted perspective of their own body.

A) bulimia nervosa
B) anorexia nervosa
C) binge eating disorder
D) eating disorder NOS
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A 1997 study examining eating disorders and anxiety disorders found that there were:

A) higher rates of obsessive-compulsive disorder among those without anorexia nervosa.
B) higher rates of obsessive-compulsive disorder among those with anorexia nervosa.
C) higher rates of separation anxiety disorder among those with anorexia nervosa.
D) higher rates of trichotillomania among those without anorexia nervosa.
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In a 2013 study examining the efficacy of family-based treatment for adolescents with eating disorders a systematic review was conducted and found:

A) that after 6 to 12 months following treatment,there was no difference in remission rates for those in family-based treatment and individual therapy.
B) that after 6 to 12 months following treatment,those who participated in individual therapy had higher remission rates than those in family-based treatment.
C) that after 6 to 12 months following treatment,those who participated in family-based treatment had higher remission rates than those in individual therapy.
D) that after 6 to 12 months following treatment,those who participated in family-based treatment had lower remission rates than those in individual therapy.
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10
A 2014 randomized controlled trial examining psychoanalytic psychotherapy and cognitive behavioral therapy for bulimia nervosa found that:

A) psychoanalytic therapy was faster and more effective than cognitive behavioral treatment and more effective at reducing bulimic behaviors.
B) cognitive behavioral therapy was slower,but more effective than psychoanalytic treatment and more effective at reducing bulimic behaviors.
C) cognitive behavioral therapy was faster and more effective than psychoanalytic treatment and more effective at reducing bulimic behaviors.
D) cognitive behavioral therapy was faster than psychoanalytic treatment,but less effective at reducing bulimic behaviors.
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A 2013 study examining the efficacy of family-based treatment for adolescents with eating disorders was a systematic review.A systematic review is also commonly referred to as a:

A) meta-analysis.
B) mixed design.
C) single-blind procedure.
D) double-blind procedure.
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Researchers investigating eating disorders tend to look at _____ as these may precede eating disordered behaviors.

A) parental arguments
B) emotional triggers
C) physical health complaints
D) previous therapy treatments
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13
A 2012 study examining selflessness in anorexia nervosa as investigated through projective testing found that:

A) people with anorexia nervosa had higher levels of selflessness and tended to ignore their own needs.
B) people with anorexia nervosa had lower levels of selflessness and tended to ignore others' needs.
C) people with anorexia nervosa had higher levels of selflessness,but tended to ignore others' needs.
D) people with anorexia nervosa had lower levels of selflessness,but tended to ignore their own needs.
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According to the research approximately _____ young women are diagnosed with anorexia nervosa.

A) 1 out of every 1,000
B) 2 out of every 1,000
C) 3 out of every 1,000
D) 4 out of every 1,000
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15
A 2013 study looking at enhanced cognitive behavior therapy for adolescents with anorexia found that those who completed treatment displayed:

A) improvement in weight and eating disorder psychopathology and were stable for 60 weeks.
B) a deterioration in weight and eating disorder psychopathology and were not stable.
C) improvement only in weight and were stable for 30 weeks.
D) improvement in weight and an increase in eating disorder psychopathology and were not stable.
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16
A 2012 study examining social cognition in individuals with anorexia nervosa found that:

A) individuals without anorexia nervosa had poorer functioning.
B) individuals with anorexia nervosa had poorer social functioning.
C) individuals with anorexia nervosa had poorer emotional functioning.
D) individuals with anorexia nervosa had better emotional functioning.
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A 2013 empirical exploration of the dynamics of relationships for those with anorexia nervosa found that:

A) people with anorexia nervosa were more highly critical of themselves.
B) people with anorexia nervosa were less critical of themselves.
C) people with anorexia nervosa were more highly critical of others.
D) there was no difference in being critical among those with and without anorexia nervosa.
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18
Dr.Gibson is interested in conducting an analysis of more than 100 studies on diversity and cultural attitudes over the last 20 years and combing the results to look at overall trends.Dr.Gibson is interested in conducting:

A) a case study.
B) an experimental study.
C) a meta-analysis.
D) qualitative analysis.
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What is the nickname for many pro-anorexia social media and websites?

A) Pro-Ana
B) Pro-Skinny
C) Pro-Ex
D) Pro-Recovery
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20
A 2013 empirical exploration of the dynamics of relationships for those with anorexia nervosa found that:

A) people with anorexia nervosa were less likely to have disrupted relationships with family members than those without anorexia nervosa.
B) people with anorexia nervosa more commonly had disrupted and troubled relationships with their siblings.
C) people with anorexia nervosa more commonly had disrupted and troubled relationships with their fathers.
D) people with anorexia nervosa more commonly had disrupted and troubled relationships with their mothers.
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21
Dr.Soto was conducting research in a small rural community in Asia that was affected by an earthquake.Dr.Soto collected baseline measurements on posttraumatic responses and then the natural disaster assistance team arrived.Dr.Soto collected the same information again from respondents after the disaster assistance team had been stationed for one week.After two weeks the disaster assistance team left and Dr.Soto collected posttraumatic response data again.Dr.Soto expected that the posttraumatic responses would _____ after the disaster assistance team left.

A) increase
B) decrease
C) return to baseline
D) regress to the mean
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22
Dr.Cross is implementing an A-B design.Which of the following scenarios best describes an A-B design?

A) Dr.Cross assesses baseline anxiety and then introduces video clips of baby animals and then reassesses anxiety.
B) Dr.Cross introduces video clips of baby animals and then assesses anxiety levels.
C) Dr.Cross assesses baseline anxiety and then introduces video clips of baby animals,then reassesses anxiety and then the video clips of baby animals are ceased and anxiety levels are assessed again.
D) Dr.Cross assesses baseline anxiety and then introduces video clips of baby animals,then reassesses anxiety,then the video clips of baby animals are ceased and anxiety levels are assessed followed by reintroduction of video clips of baby animals and assessment of anxiety levels.
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23
Dr.Soto was conducting research in a small rural community in Asia that was affected by an earthquake.Dr.Soto collected baseline measurements on posttraumatic responses and then the natural disaster assistance team arrived.Dr.Soto collected the same information again from respondents after the disaster assistance team had been stationed for one week.After two weeks the disaster assistance team left and Dr.Soto collected posttraumatic response data again.Dr.Soto expected that the posttraumatic responses would return to baseline after the disaster assistance team left.What is the dependent variable in this A-B design?

A) geographic area
B) natural disaster
C) disaster assistance team
D) posttraumatic responses
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24
Dr.Cross is implementing an A-B-A-B design.Which of the following scenarios best describes an A-B-A-B design?

A) Dr.Cross assesses baseline anxiety and then introduces video clips of baby animals and then reassesses anxiety.
B) Dr.Cross introduces video clips of baby animals and then assesses anxiety levels.
C) Dr.Cross assesses baseline anxiety and then introduces video clips of baby animals,then reassesses anxiety and then the video clips of baby animals are ceased and anxiety levels are assessed again.
D) Dr.Cross assesses baseline anxiety and then introduces video clips of baby animals,then reassesses anxiety,then the video clips of baby animals are ceased and anxiety levels are assessed followed by reintroduction of video clips of baby animals and assessment of anxiety levels.
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25
Dr.Wakes decides to study one individual's responses to stressful situations.The participant will act as both control and experiment.The general term for this type of design is:

A) mixed design.
B) repeated measures design.
C) single-subject design.
D) hybrid design.
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26
Dr.Cross is implementing an A-B-A design.Which of the following scenarios best describes an A-B-A design?

A) Dr.Cross assesses baseline anxiety and then introduces video clips of baby animals and then reassesses anxiety.
B) Dr.Cross introduces video clips of baby animals and then assesses anxiety levels.
C) Dr.Cross assesses baseline anxiety and then introduces video clips of baby animals,then reassesses anxiety and then the video clips of baby animals are ceased and anxiety levels are assessed again.
D) Dr.Cross assesses baseline anxiety and then introduces video clips of baby animals,then reassesses anxiety,then the video clips of baby animals are ceased and anxiety levels are assessed followed by reintroduction of video clips of baby animals and assessment of anxiety levels.
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27
Newman is interested in using an A-B design for his thesis study examining behavioral interventions for emotion dysregulation.However,he makes an appointment with his mentor because he is confused as to what type of design an A-B study would be considered.Which of the following is the most appropriate description of an A-B design?

A) between-subjects design
B) within-subjects design
C) factorial design
D) hybrid design
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28
Dr.Marquez is lecturing to his class on single-subject designs.He noted that in an A-B design,the B phase represents the:

A) experimental treatment.
B) baseline measurement.
C) conditional treatment.
D) placebo treatment.
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29
Dr.Soto was conducting research in a small rural community in Asia that was affected by an earthquake.Dr.Soto collected baseline measurements on posttraumatic responses and then the natural disaster assistance team arrived.Dr.Soto collected the same information again from respondents after the disaster assistance team had been stationed for one week.After two weeks the disaster assistance team left and Dr.Soto collected posttraumatic response data again.Dr.Soto expected that the posttraumatic responses would return to baseline after the disaster assistance team left.Dr.Soto is using what type of design?

A) hybrid design
B) factorial design
C) A-B design
D) A-B-A
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30
The NIH is taking proposals for a new research grant they are bestowing.The NIH is particularly interested in research proposals that use an A-B design.Which of the follow research designs would be most appropriate for the grant?

A) Research that assesses obsessive-compulsive disorder symptoms and then requires participants to touch a public toilet seat and then reassesses obsessive-compulsive symptoms.
B) Research that requires participants to touch a public toilet seat and then assesses obsessive-compulsive symptoms.
C) Research that assesses obsessive-compulsive symptoms and then participants are required to touch a public toilet seat and their obsessive-compulsive symptoms are reassessed.Then participants are permitted to release the toilet seat and their obsessive-compulsive symptoms are assessed again.
D) Research that assesses obsessive-compulsive symptoms and requires participants to touch a public toilet seat,then reassesses obsessive-compulsive symptoms,then the participants are permitted to release the toilet seat and their obsessive-compulsive symptoms are assessed followed by reintroduction of touching the toilet seat and assessment of obsessive-compulsive symptoms.
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31
Which of the following statements most accurately reflects an A-B-A design?

A) A-B-A designs measure the same variables with the same participants.
B) A-B-A designs measure different variables with different participants.
C) A-B-A designs measure the same variable with different participants.
D) A-B-A designs measure different variables with the same participant.
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32
Dr.Marquez is lecturing to his class on single-subject designs.He noted that in an A-B design,the A phase represents the:

A) experimental treatment.
B) baseline measurement.
C) conditional treatment.
D) placebo treatment.
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33
The NIH is taking proposals for a new research grant they are bestowing.The NIH is particularly interested in research proposals that use an A-B-A design.Which of the follow research designs would be most appropriate for the grant?

A) Research that assesses obsessive-compulsive disorder symptoms and then requires participants to touch a public toilet seat and then reassesses obsessive-compulsive symptoms.
B) Research that requires participants to touch a public toilet seat and then assesses obsessive-compulsive symptoms.
C) Research that assesses obsessive-compulsive symptoms and then participants are required to touch a public toilet seat and their obsessive-compulsive symptoms are reassessed.Then participants are permitted to release the toilet seat and their obsessive-compulsive symptoms are assessed again.
D) Research that assesses obsessive-compulsive symptoms and requires participants to touch a public toilet seat,then reassesses obsessive-compulsive symptoms,then the participants are permitted to release the toilet seat and their obsessive-compulsive symptoms are assessed followed by reintroduction of touching the toilet seat and assessment of obsessive-compulsive symptoms.
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34
Dr.Nadine wants to establish a _____relationship,so she includes both a baseline measure and a postintervention measure.

A) bi-directional
B) factorial
C) correlational
D) cause-and-effect
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35
Which of the following statements most accurately reflects an A-B design?

A) A-B designs measure different variables with the same participant.
B) A-B designs measure different variables with different participants.
C) A-B designs measure the same variable with different participants.
D) A-B designs measure the same variable again with the same participant.
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36
Dr.Garrod is explaining single-subject designs to his students and one student asks,"What is the control in a single-subject design?" What is the correct answer?

A) There is a waiting-list control group.
B) The participant serves as their own control.
C) There is an empty control group.
D) There is a placebo group.
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37
A single-subject design is a special type of _____using one participant or group to assess changes for that individual or group.

A) within-subjects design
B) between-subjects design
C) factorial design
D) hybrid design
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38
The NIH is taking proposals for a new research grant they are bestowing.The NIH is particularly interested in research proposals that use an A-B-A-B design.Which of the follow research designs would be most appropriate for the grant?

A) Research that assesses obsessive-compulsive disorder symptoms and then requires participants to touch a public toilet seat and then reassesses obsessive-compulsive symptoms.
B) Research that requires participants to touch a public toilet seat and then assesses obsessive-compulsive symptoms.
C) Research that assesses obsessive-compulsive symptoms and then participants are required to touch a public toilet seat and their obsessive-compulsive symptoms are reassessed.Then participants are permitted to release the toilet seat and their obsessive-compulsive symptoms are assessed again.
D) Research that assesses obsessive-compulsive symptoms and requires participants to touch a public toilet seat,then reassesses obsessive-compulsive symptoms,then the participants are permitted to release the toilet seat and their obsessive-compulsive symptoms are assessed followed by reintroduction of touching the toilet seat and assessment of obsessive-compulsive symptoms.
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39
In an A-B-A design,after removal of the intervention researchers are looking for _____;that is,whether the assessed levels of the dependent variable return to baseline after the intervention has been removed.

A) a reversal in the effect
B) stabilization in the effect
C) randomization in the effect
D) no change in the effect
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40
Which of the following statements most accurately reflects an A-B-A-B design?

A) A-B-A-B designs measure different variables with different participants.
B) A-B-A-B designs measure the same variables with the same participants.
C) A-B-A-B designs measure the same variable with different participants.
D) A-B-A-B designs measure different variables with the same participant.
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41
An A-B-A-B design is a single-subject design in which researchers establish a baseline,introduce the intervention,remove the intervention,and then reintroduce the intervention,measuring the _____each time.

A) dependent variable
B) independent variable
C) manipulation
D) baseline measurement
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42
Coren notes that A-B-A design helps establish _____ by showing that behavior systematically changes based on the introduction and removal of treatment.

A) association
B) covariation
C) correlation
D) causality
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43
A 2013 study examining the administration of hypnosis to golf professionals for a period of 7 days to improve their golf score found:

A) that hypnosis intervention worsened golf performance.
B) that hypnosis intervention did not improve golf performance.
C) an overall improvement in performance per mean number of strokes during the intervention phase.
D) an overall improvement in performance per mean number of strokes during the baseline measurement.
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44
Dr.Carlos specifies in his statistical methodology class that it is important to remember that when carrying out a mixed design participants receive every level of the _____,but only one level of the between-subjects factor.

A) hybrid factor
B) dependent variable
C) within-subjects factor
D) main effect
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45
The simple single-subject design is the:

A) A-B design.
B) A-B-B-A design.
C) A-B-A-B design.
D) A-B-A design.
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46
Ranya wants to conduct a study on how video gaming affects cognitive flexibility in a controlled setting.Which of the following would be the best setting for optimizing mundane realism?

A) a debate class
B) a research laboratory
C) a gamer's basement
D) a library
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47
Dr.Soto was conducting research in a small rural community in Asia that was affected by an earthquake.Dr.Soto collected baseline measurements on posttraumatic responses and then the natural disaster assistance team arrived.Dr.Soto collected the same information again from respondents after the disaster assistance team had been stationed for one week.After two weeks the disaster assistance team left and Dr.Soto collected posttraumatic response data again.Dr.Soto expected that the posttraumatic responses would return to baseline after the disaster assistance team left.Dr.Soto wants to establish further evidence of covariation by showing that the participant's behavior systematically changes when disaster assistance is available and when it is removed.Which of the following designs would help further Dr.Soto's conclusion of causality?

A) mixed design
B) A-B-A design
C) factorial design
D) A-B-A-B design
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48
In order to establish a cause-and-effect relationship researchers need to administer a(n)_____ before the intervention.

A) posttest measurement
B) manipulation
C) baseline measurement
D) independent variable
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49
An A-B-A design is a single-subject design in which researchers establish a baseline,introduce the intervention and measure the same variable again,then remove _____ and take another measurement.

A) the dependent variable
B) the intervention
C) the manipulation
D) the independent variable
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50
_____ is a single-subject design in which researchers establish a baseline,introduce the intervention,remove the intervention,and then reintroduce the intervention,measuring the dependent variable each time.

A) A-B design
B) A-B-B-A design
C) A-B-A-B design
D) A-B-A design
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51
Dr.Winston referenced several notable limitations of single-subject designs.Which of the following is NOT a weakness of single-subject designs?

A) no control group
B) lack of statistical power
C) lack of internal validity
D) lack of external validity
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52
Tatiana wants to conduct a study on how reading influences public speaking ability.Which of the following would be the best setting for optimizing mundane realism?

A) a debate class
B) a research laboratory
C) a science class
D) a library
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53
_____ is a single-subject design in which researchers establish a baseline,introduce the intervention and measure the same variable again,then remove the intervention and take another measurement.

A) A-B design
B) A-B-B-A design
C) A-B-A-B design
D) A-B-A design
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54
_____ is a special type of within-subjects design using one participant or group to assess changes within that individual or group.

A) An A-B design
B) A case study design
C) A single-subject design
D) A mixed design
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55
Berma wants to conduct a study on how petting a dog daily can increased one's overall happiness and physical well-being.Which of the following would be the best setting for optimizing mundane realism?

A) a prenatal unit
B) a nursing home
C) a classroom
D) a library
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56
_____ is a single-subject design in which researchers take a baseline measurement and then introduce the intervention and measure the same variable again.

A) An A-B-A design
B) A single-blind procedure
C) A mixed design
D) An A-B design
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57
Dr.Soto was conducting research in a small rural community in Asia that was affected by an earthquake.Dr.Soto collected baseline measurements on posttraumatic responses and then the natural disaster assistance team arrived.Dr.Soto collected the same information again from respondents after the disaster assistance team had been stationed for one week.After two weeks the disaster assistance team left and Dr.Soto collected posttraumatic response data again.Dr.Soto expected that the posttraumatic responses would return to baseline after the disaster assistance team left.What is the independent variable in this A-B design?

A) geographic area
B) natural disaster
C) disaster assistance team
D) posttraumatic responses
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58
Dr.Carlos specifies in his statistical methodology class that it is important to remember that when carrying out a mixed design participants receive every level of the within-subjects factor,but only one level of the:

A) hybrid factor.
B) between-subjects factor.
C) interaction effect.
D) main effect.
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59
Dr.Winston referenced several notable limitations of between-subject designs.Which of the following is NOT a weakness of between-subject designs?

A) no control group
B) lack of statistical power
C) lack of internal validity
D) lack of external validity
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60
A meta-analysis is a statistical strategy for comparing and integrating the results from _____ on _____.

A) multiple studies;the same research question
B) multiple studies;different research questions
C) a single study;the same research question
D) a single study;different research questions
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61
Dr.Russo noted that mixed design research mimics real life in that not only can _____ be tested,but _____ can also be tested,which is how variables relate in the real world.

A) suppression effects;synergistic effects
B) fatigue effects;practice effects
C) expectancy effects;testing effect
D) main effects;interaction effects
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62
All of the following are within-subjects designs,EXCEPT:

A) pretest-posttest designs.
B) factorial designs.
C) repeated measure designs.
D) mixed designs.
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63
Dr.Allaz explained that between-subjects designs have higher degrees of _____ because in real-life people rarely get a sequence of treatments,but instead get access to one level of treatment.

A) external validity
B) internal validity
C) content validity
D) criterion validity
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64
Dr.Timmons is examining reality-based therapy,radical honesty therapy,and Rogerian therapy in relation to overall relationship satisfaction and self-esteem.Dr.Timmons is examining how many independent variables in this study?

A) one
B) two
C) three
D) four
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65
In an experimental study,random error due to individual differences can be reduced if a(n)_____ is implemented.

A) A-B design
B) within-subjects design
C) between-subjects design
D) hybrid design
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66
Dr.Hudson is examining the effect of treatment on Internet addiction.He has developed a new treatment program that uses both cognitive and behavioral factors to compete with the current behavioral-only treatment program.Dr.Hudson randomly assigns participants into conditional groups.Theo finds himself in a participant group that does not receive any type of intervention during the actual study,but is offered treatment 3 months after completion of the study.Theo was most likely in what type of group?

A) placebo
B) waiting-list control group
C) post-hoc group
D) empty control group
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67
All of the following are between-subjects designs,EXCEPT:

A) two-group designs.
B) multigroup designs.
C) factorial designs.
D) repeated measures designs.
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68
Dr.Croteau explains to students in his methodology class that when using a mixed design,they are essentially using a factorial design with multiple:

A) independent variables.
B) dependent variables.
C) factors.
D) control groups.
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69
Dr.Timmons is examining reality-based therapy,radical honesty therapy,and Rogerian therapy in relation to relationship satisfaction and self-esteem.Dr.Timmons is using what type of design?

A) 2 × 3 mixed design
B) 3 × 2 mixed design
C) 3 × 3 mixed design
D) 2 × 2 mixed design
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70
The use of _____ in between-subject designs increases internal validity.

A) multiple measurements
B) multiple participants
C) random assignment
D) controlled experiments
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71
Dr.Rivera is examining the effect of treatment on Internet addiction.He is comparing the additive effect of antidepressant,antianxiety,and sedative medications on the compulsion to use the Internet.Dr.Rivera randomly assigns participants into conditional groups.Theo believes he has been taking an antidepressant medication for the last 6 weeks;however,at the debriefing he learns he was taking a water pill.Theo was most likely in what type of group?

A) placebo
B) waiting-list control group
C) posthoc group
D) empty control group
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72
All of the following are within-subjects designs,EXCEPT:

A) two-group designs.
B) pretest-posttest designs.
C) repeated measure designs.
D) mixed designs.
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73
Dr.Irvin noted that within the same mixed design study,researchers can examine the impact of each _____ individually on the _____.

A) dependent variable;independent variable
B) independent variable;dependent variable
C) nominal variable;ordinal variable
D) independent variable;nominal variable
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74
Dr.Timmons is examining reality-based therapy,radical honesty therapy,and Rogerian therapy in relation to relationship satisfaction and self-esteem.Dr.Timmons is using why type of design?

A) factorial design
B) hybrid design
C) single-subject design
D) meta-analysis
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75
In an experimental study,obtaining multiple measurements from each of the participants increases _____ in a within-subjects design.

A) random error
B) type I error
C) power
D) internal validity
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76
Researchers who us a waiting-list control group offer what kind of treatment following completion of the study?

A) the most affordable treatment
B) the best treatment available as determined by the research
C) the swiftest treatment
D) the most expensive treatment
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77
Dr.Timmons is examining reality-based therapy,radical honesty therapy,and Rogerian therapy in relation to overall relationship satisfaction and self-esteem.Dr.Timmons is examining how many levels in the first independent variable?

A) one
B) two
C) three
D) four
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78
A mixed design is helpful in that it allows researchers to answer _____ research questions at the same time.

A) two
B) three
C) four
D) five
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79
Dr.Croteau explains to students in his methodology class that when using a mixed design,they are essentially using a(n)_____ with multiple independent variables.

A) factorial design
B) hybrid design
C) A-B design
D) experimental design
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80
All of the following are between-subjects designs,EXCEPT:

A) two-group designs.
B) multigroup designs.
C) pretest-posttest designs.
D) factorial designs.
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