A Clinical Psychologist Is Interested in Comparing the Effectiveness of Short

question 54

Multiple Choice

A clinical psychologist is interested in comparing the effectiveness of short term relaxation and cognitive-behavioral therapy in treating mild depression. An experiment is conducted in which 15 patients with mild depression are randomly selected and assigned 5 each to a relaxation therapy group, a cognitive/behavioral therapy group, and an attention placebo group. Therapy is administered until the patient is judged no longer depressed or until 10 treatment sessions have elapsed. The following data is obtained. Scores are the number of sessions for each patient. Assume you are comparing cognitive/behavioral therapy with relaxation therapy, using the HSD test. The obtained value of the appropriate statistic is _________.

• A) t _obt = - 2.23
• B) Q _obt = 3.24
• C) Q _obt = - 3.15
• D) Q _obt = 5.25

Describe how adaptations contribute to the survival and diversification of species.

Distinguish between microevolution and macroevolution and their roles in the development of species.

Identify the factors that lead to the loss of genetic variation in populations.

Understand the role of sexual selection and sexual dimorphism in the evolution of species.

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Definitions:

Revolving Door

The term "revolving door" is often used metaphorically to describe a situation where employees or members move between roles in an organization and positions in regulatory or oversight bodies, potentially leading to conflicts of interest.

Increased Homelessness

A rising phenomenon or trend where more individuals lack stable, permanent, and adequate nighttime residence.

Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)

A psychiatric treatment in which seizures are electrically induced in anesthetized patients for therapeutic effect, primarily in severe mood disorders.

Behavioural Treatment

A range of therapeutic interventions and techniques focused on modifying problematic behaviors and developing positive ones.