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wenmo

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In an experiment on the relationship between anxiety and eating behavior, some participants are induced to experience high anxiety and some participants are induced to experience low anxiety. The amount of food they eat is then measured.
 
  What is the independent variable in this study?
  a) amount of food eaten
  b) number of participants
  c) level of induced anxiety
  d) the participants' weight

Question 2

A clinical psychologist is asked to evaluate a child who is reported to be disruptive at home and at school. The psychologist's assessment includes a wide variety of tools. Which of the following would be the most objective technique he uses?
 
  a) clinical interview
   b) projective testing
   c) visual analogue scale
   d) behavioral observation


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Li Jun

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

d


wenmo

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Gracias!

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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