As Discussed in the Text, One of the Unfortunate Results

question 629

Multiple Choice

As discussed in the text, one of the unfortunate results of the popular coverage of false memory syndrome cases has been the

• A)reduction in sensitivity to actual child abuse.
• B)complete mistrust of all psychiatrists.
• C)ban on psychologists testifying in court cases.
• D)increased use of Amytal ("truth drug")to verify cases of abuse.

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Definitions:

Scheffé Test

A statistical procedure for comparing more than two means while controlling the overall Type I error rate.

Analytical Comparisons

The process of examining similarities and differences between two or more items or data sets, often to evaluate or assess characteristics.

Null Hypothesis

Restated, it is the hypothesis in statistical testing that assumes no significant difference or relationship exists between specified populations, parameters, or data sets.

Statistically Insignificant

A term indicating that the observed difference or relationship in the data could have occurred by chance and does not signify a real effect.