In an experiment, the group that serves as a basis for comparison and does not receive the manipulation is the:

Ignoring or discounting evidence that contradicts our beliefs is known as:

Selecting a subset of a population so that every member has an equal chance of being chosen is called a:

In a longitudinal study, some participants drop out over time. This reduction in the sample is called:

A PhD in psychology typically emphasizes:

Which early psychological school emphasized understanding the conscious experience through introspection?

The empirical method relies on:

Poor glycemic control in people with diabetes is associated with hemoglobin A1C levels that are _________________.

A 4-year-old child whose BMI for sex and age is greater than or equal to the 85th percentile but less than the 95th percentile would be considered ______________.  

The metabolic syndrome is diagnosed when an individual has three or more of five risk factors.  Which risk factor listed below is NOT on this list?