00:01
A positive correlation occurs when the independent variable in a study produces an outcome that improves the quality of life.
00:07
False.
00:08
That is not necessarily true.
00:11
According to the science of psychology, anecdotal evidence is required to recommend treatments for many illnesses.
00:18
False.
00:20
Scientific evidence, not anecdotal evidence, is required to recommend treatments for mental illnesses.
00:26
In psychology research today, ethical practices are controlled by the irb or the institutional review boards, that is, true.
00:36
A longitudinal study design enables reliable evidence.
00:39
True.
00:42
Research psychologists who use animals in their experimentations must adhere to strict ethical standards similar to those using humans.
00:49
True.
00:52
Because the practice of psychology has changed over the years, some of the earlier approaches used to explain human behavior are no longer useful.
01:04
True.
01:07
Now let's move on to module 2.
01:09
When a child is hit with a strap on a regular basis, the cortex of that child's brain may fail to develop normally.
01:16
True.
01:20
Chronic physical abuse can impact brain development, so that's definitely true.
01:24
Number two, the increase in the duration of meditation practices is tied to changes in the brain structures in ways that make dealing with everyday stress more challenging.
01:34
This is false.
01:38
This is because meditation is generally associated with positive changes in the brain structure.
01:44
Number three, when the brain and mind investigate each other for good brain functions, this process takes place because of the strong physical connections every day stress more challenging.
01:56
Fault.
01:57
True...