Some Psychologists Have Argued That the Question "Is There a Relationship

question 52

Multiple Choice

Some psychologists have argued that the question "is there a relationship between two variables" is meaningless,in part because:

• A)psychological research is difficult to carry out
• B)the alternative hypothesis is almost always false
• C)the null hypothesis is almost always false
• D)empirical relationships are,in fact,very rare

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Definitions:

Brainwaves

Electrical impulses in the brain that can be measured and are indicative of various states of consciousness and mental activity.

Electroencephalograph

A device used to record the electrical activity of the brain, used in the diagnosis of neurological conditions and in research.

Electrical Activity

The movements of electrons or current within a system, often measured in the body or brain to assess function.

REM Period

Rapid Eye Movement (REM) period refers to a phase of sleep characterized by rapid movements of the eyes, vivid dreams, and increased brain activity.