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My best friend is incredibly talented at decorating. She creates unique arrangements
for each holiday and beautifully decorates her home. I often use the term artistic to
describe her skills.


Which of these statements is true about the above summary?


It is an example of circular reasoning because my best friend's talents explain why she
is artistic.


It is not an example of circular reasoning because the term "artistic" is the cause of my
best friend's skills.


It is an example of circular reasoning because the term "artistic" explains the reasons
for my best friend's talents.


It is not an example of circular reasoning because the term "artistic" simply describes
my best friend's skills.


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, It is not an example of circular reasoning because the term "artistic" simply
describes my best friend's skills.




In operant conditioning, is an event that increases the likelihood a behavior will
continue to occur or happen again.


Extinction


Punishment


Assimilation


Reinforcement


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Reinforcement




The dependent variable is the:


observed result or outcome of interest


measured at the beginning of the study


variable being manipulated


intended confound


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, observed result or outcome of interest




What is circular logic?


Treating a hypothetical construct as real


Inferring a conclusion is based upon the presumed effect


Treating a hypothetical construct as explanatory fiction


Inferring a conclusion based upon a premise that contains that conclusion


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Inferring a conclusion based upon a premise that contains that conclusion




All of the following are ways to evaluate the validity of claims EXCEPT:


Practicing pseudoscience


Replicating findings across studies


Using a good research design


Measuring fidelity


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Practicing pseudoscience

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