Exam 4: Research Methods for Studying Mental Disorders

In addition to describing the distribution of disorders in populations, epidemiological research is also important for____.

In an attempt to determine the effectiveness of a training program for children with Asperger's syndrome, Bock (2007) used which idiographic approach?

To assess whether sexual sadism is influenced by watching sexually violent films, "normal" male participants are exposed to either violent or nonviolent sexual programs, and are then asked to complete a questionnaire assessing their attitudes toward women and their likelihood of engaging in violent behaviors with women. This kind of research is called a(n) ____.