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Why is a representative sample desirable?
 
  A) The more representative a sample is, the more generalizable the data.
  B) Such samples are random.
  C) Only representative samples yield meaningful results.
  D) Hypotheses can only be tested on representative samples.

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Cognitive behavioral treatment therapists help people do which of the following?
 
  a) identify and change emotions that trigger the somatic concerns
  b) change their cognitions regarding their somatic symptoms
  c) change their behaviors so they stop playing the role of a sick person and gain more reinforcement for engaging in other types of social interactions
  d) all of the above

Question 3

An example of a test that has predictive validity is
 
  a) an eye exam.
  b) a midterm exam.
  c) an IQ test.
  d) a preference test.

Question 4

Controlled trials of psychological treatment for conversion disorder
 
  a) indicate that supportive psychotherapy reduces patients concerns about their bodily problems.
  b) suggest that biofeedback is effective.
  c) indicate that relaxation training is highly effective in reducing symptoms.
  d) have not yet been conducted.
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Commenting just to show my support for informative posts like this, keep it up 10/10
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That helps more than you thinks, thanks for being so thoughtful
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