Tess Agrees to Sleep in a Laboratory for Three Nights

question 66

Multiple Choice

Tess agrees to sleep in a laboratory for three nights so that researchers can obtain information about her brain and muscle activity during sleep. She is taking part in a ________ study.

• A) double-blind
• B) single-blind
• C) laboratory observation
• D) naturalistic observation

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Definitions:

Couple's Relationship

The emotional and physical partnership between two individuals in a romantic or committed relationship.

Sensate Focus Therapy

A therapeutic technique used in sex therapy to enhance intimacy and reduce performance anxiety through a focus on touch and sensation apart from sexual intercourse.

Orgasm

Discharge of neuromuscular tension built up during sexual activity; in men, entails rhythmic contractions of the prostate, seminal vesicles, vas deferens, and penis and seminal discharge; in women, entails contractions of the orgasmic platform and uterus.

Performance

Refers to how well an individual or organization meets their objectives or executes tasks.