Sometimes a Researcher Subtly Communicates His/her Expectations to the Subjects

question 189

Multiple Choice

Sometimes a researcher subtly communicates his/her expectations to the subjects, who, in turn, make the prediction occur.This subtle communication by the researcher of his/her expectations is known as the _____, while the subjects behaving in ways that make the prediction occur is known as _____.

• A)researcher bias; self-fulfilling prophecy
• B)observer bias; observer effect
• C)placebo effect; researcher bias
• D)self-fulfilling prophecy; observer bias

Communicate effectively with patients and their families regarding treatment plans and expectations.

Evaluate the socioeconomic needs of psychiatric patients and incorporate these into care planning.

Understand the legal and ethical implications of emergency or involuntary hospitalization for mental illness.

Recognize the rights of patients within psychiatric hospitals, including the right to treatment.

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Definitions:

Hydrologic Cycle

The hydrologic cycle describes the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth, through processes such as evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and infiltration.

Groundwater

Water held underground in the soil or in pores and crevices in rock.

Fractures

Breaks in rock or mineral without the movement parallel to the surface of the break, often a result of stress exceeding the strength of the material.

Underground Lakes

Bodies of water that exist beneath the Earth's surface, often found in caves or formed by natural aquifers.