Dr Chung Is Interested in Whether Males or Females Tend

question 478

Multiple Choice

Dr. Chung is interested in whether males or females tend to be greater risk takers. A computer search reveals that more than 100 different studies have investigated various types of risk taking, including smoking, fast driving, and unprotected sex. What can Dr. Chung use to combine the results of these 100 different studies as if they were all part of one big study?

• A)double-blind study
• B)field experiment
• C)clinical method
• D)meta-analysis

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Definitions:

Aversion Therapy

A psychological treatment method where undesirable behaviors are paired with unpleasant stimuli to reduce their occurrence.

Stop Smoking

is the process or action taken by an individual to quit the habit of tobacco smoking, often involving various treatments or support programs.

Shy

A temperament or personality trait characterized by feelings of nervousness or discomfort in social situations.

Systematic Desensitization

A behavioral therapy technique used to reduce phobic responses and anxiety through gradual exposure to the feared stimulus coupled with relaxation exercises.