A Psychologist Visiting a Classroom Concludes That One of the Children

question 348

Multiple Choice

A psychologist visiting a classroom concludes that one of the children is depressed because the child is quiet and unresponsive.Actually, the child has the flu.The psychologist has made what error?

• A) failure to distinguish correlation from causation
• B) failure to distinguish inference from observation
• C) failure to use experimental controls
• D) failure to obtain a representative sample

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Definitions:

Semi-Fowler's Position

A bed position where the patient's upper body is raised to a 30-45 degree angle, improving comfort and breathing.

Supine Position

Lying on the back with the face upward, a position commonly used in medical examinations or procedures.

Cerebrum

The largest part of the brain, responsible for higher brain functions, including thought, action, and sensory processing.

Cerebellum

A region of the brain that plays an important role in motor control, and can also contribute to cognitive functions such as attention and language.