Answer the following within a word limit of 175 words:
1. Barry the Psychologist wants to know if a new therapy technique that he devised is effective in treating anxiety. He tries out the technique on five of his own patients, all of whom are single, Caucasian women between the ages of 19 and 24. All five women report a decrease in their anxiety symptoms after receiving the treatment. Barry concludes that his technique is the best treatment for anxiety. Using your understanding of the reading this week, identify the problems with Barry’s research.
2. A viral Internet video claims that people who sleep with a motivational audio program playing throughout the night can easily overcome mental obstacles that hold back their personal, financial, and career success. Testimonials from users provide compelling examples of how the audio improved their love lives, gotten them promoted at work, and cured a nagging case of acne. A link is provided so viewers of the video can purchase this life-changing program. Discuss how you could use the critical thinking principles on page 20 of the textbook to evaluate these claims.