Question 1

In the time-frame to consider in sharing new research results with the profession, which of the following is CORRECT?

Accepted Answer

A)  Data can be presented at a professional conference and then published in a professional journal (but not vice versa) 
B)  Data can be published in a professional journal and then presented at a professional conference (but not vice versa) 
C)  It does not matter whether data are presented at a conference first or published in a journal first 
D)  It depends on the research question 
A)  Data can be presented at a professional conference and then published in a professional journal (but not vice versa) 
B)  Data can be published in a professional journal and then presented at a professional conference (but not vice versa) 
C)  It does not matter whether data are presented at a conference first or published in a journal first 
D)  It depends on the research question A

Question 2

Suzy Gogetter, a second year graduate student, wants to study changes over time in symptoms of anxiety.In particular, she is interested in the changes from middle-school to high school.For her dissertation, she plans to recruit a sample of 12-year-olds, 13-year-olds, 14-year olds, and 15-year-olds and measure their symptoms of anxiety over the course of a year.This design is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  Prospective longitudinal 
B)  Cross sectional 
C)  Accelerated longitudinal 
D)  A no-no for graduate students 
A)  Prospective longitudinal 
B)  Cross sectional 
C)  Accelerated longitudinal 
D)  A no-no for graduate students C

Question 3

How do researchers gain permission to conduct research with children, adolescents, and families?

Accepted Answer

Researchers who wish to conduct research with children, adolescents, and families must adhere to strict ethical guidelines and legal requirements to ensure the protection of their participants. Here is a general process that researchers typically follow to gain permission for such studies:

1. Institutional Review Board (IRB) Approval: Before any research can begin, researchers must submit a detailed proposal to an Institutional Review Board (IRB) or equivalent ethics committee. The IRB reviews the study's purpose, methodology, and potential risks to ensure that the research is ethical and that the rights and welfare of participants are protected. This includes a thorough review of how consent will be obtained from participants.

2. Parental Consent: For minors (individuals under the age of 18 in most jurisdictions), researchers must obtain informed consent from a parent or legal guardian. This involves providing clear and comprehensive information about the study, what participation entails, any potential risks, and the benefits. The consent form must be written in language that is easily understandable and must include details on how confidentiality will be maintained.

3. Assent from Minors: In addition to parental consent, researchers often seek assent from the child or adolescent themselves. Assent means that the minor agrees to participate in the research and understands, to the best of their ability, what the research involves. The age at which assent is sought can vary, but it is generally required for children who are old enough to understand the research in some capacity, typically around the age of 7 or older.

4. Ongoing Communication: Researchers must maintain open communication with both the parents/guardians and the child participants throughout the study. This includes informing them of any changes to the research protocol and addressing any questions or concerns they may have.

5. Confidentiality and Privacy: Researchers must take steps to protect the privacy of participants and maintain the confidentiality of the data collected. This is especially important when working with children and families, as the information gathered may be sensitive.

6. Cultural and Contextual Considerations: When working with diverse populations, researchers must be sensitive to cultural, social, and contextual factors that may influence the consent process. This may involve adapting materials to be culturally appropriate or involving community leaders in the research process.

7. Legal Requirements: Depending on the jurisdiction, there may be specific legal requirements that researchers must follow when conducting research with minors. This can include laws related to child protection, data privacy, and reporting obligations.

8. Reporting Findings: After the research is completed, researchers often have a responsibility to share the findings with the participants in a way that is understandable and accessible. This can help ensure that the research benefits the communities involved.

By following these steps and adhering to ethical standards, researchers can gain the necessary permissions to conduct research with children, adolescents, and families in a manner that respects their rights and ensures their well-being.

Question 4

Discuss the differences and similarities between the quasi-experimental design and the experimental design.Provide a discussion of the strengths and weaknesses of each.

Accepted Answer

Quasi-experimental design and experiment

Question 5

An Institutional Review Board is used to review:

Accepted Answer

A)  Research 
B)  Therapy 
C)  Therapists' advertisements 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Research 
B)  Therapy 
C)  Therapists' advertisements 
D)  All of the above

Question 6

Dr.Empathy is interested in studying children who have a depressed father or a depressed mother.He is most likely using a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  Accelerated longitudinal design 
B)  High-risk design 
C)  Case study design 
D)  A-B-A-B design 
A)  Accelerated longitudinal design 
B)  High-risk design 
C)  Case study design 
D)  A-B-A-B design

Question 7

Which research design is the best? Provide your rationale.

Accepted Answer

The best research design depends on the

Question 8

The type of research that was used to investigate facilitated communication after it gained popularity was:

Accepted Answer

A)  A correlational study 
B)  Prospective research 
C)  A double blind study 
D)  A series of case studies 
A)  A correlational study 
B)  Prospective research 
C)  A double blind study 
D)  A series of case studies

Question 9

Give an example of a research topic that could not be studied using the experimental design due to ethical concerns.What alternative design would you suggest using for that topic?

Accepted Answer

One example of a research topic that cou

Question 10

The research study that compared homeless adolescents with adolescents who were from similar neighborhoods but who had a home found that:

Accepted Answer

A)  There were major differences between groups on every variable, with homeless adolescents showing consistently more psychopathology than housed adolescents 
B)  There were major differences between groups on every variable, with housed adolescents showing consistently more psychopathology than homeless adolescents 
C)  There were some differences between the two groups (e.g., homeless adolescents showed higher rates of emotional/behavior problems), but there were no differences between groups on other variables (e.g., depression or substance use disorder) 
D)  There were no differences between the two groups at all 
A)  There were major differences between groups on every variable, with homeless adolescents showing consistently more psychopathology than housed adolescents 
B)  There were major differences between groups on every variable, with housed adolescents showing consistently more psychopathology than homeless adolescents 
C)  There were some differences between the two groups (e.g., homeless adolescents showed higher rates of emotional/behavior problems), but there were no differences between groups on other variables (e.g., depression or substance use disorder) 
D)  There were no differences between the two groups at all

Question 11

The most common p-value used in research on developmental psychopathology is:

Accepted Answer

A)  p < .50 
B)  p < .05 
C)  p < .01 
D)  p < .001 
A)  p < .50 
B)  p < .05 
C)  p < .01 
D)  p < .001

Question 12

Describe four different research methodologies used in developmental psychopathology.

Accepted Answer

1. Longitudinal Studies: This research m

Question 13

When researchers compare groups that already exist, they are using the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Experimental design 
B)  Quasi-experimental design 
C)  Correlational design 
D)  Case study design 
A)  Experimental design 
B)  Quasi-experimental design 
C)  Correlational design 
D)  Case study design

Question 14

Define cross-sectional research, prospective longitudinal research, and accelerated longitudinal research.Provide an example of each.

Accepted Answer

Cross-sectional research is a type of ob

Question 15

In the description of a prospective longitudinal design conducted in New Zealand, what did the researchers find regarding peer relationships in elementary school (at the age of 9) and adult functioning (at the age of 18)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Early peer relationship problems were associated with anxiety disorders at the age of 18 
B)  Early peer relationship problems were associated with externalizing behaviors at the age of 18 
C)  Early peer relationship problems were associated with depression at the age of 18 
D)  All of the above are correct 
A)  Early peer relationship problems were associated with anxiety disorders at the age of 18 
B)  Early peer relationship problems were associated with externalizing behaviors at the age of 18 
C)  Early peer relationship problems were associated with depression at the age of 18 
D)  All of the above are correct

Question 16

Facilitated communication is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  An effective new technique to communicate with children with autism 
B)  An example of a new technique that was developed with cutting edge empirical research 
C)  An example of what can happen when research is not completed before a technique or therapy is instituted 
D)  Both a and b are true 
A)  An effective new technique to communicate with children with autism 
B)  An example of a new technique that was developed with cutting edge empirical research 
C)  An example of what can happen when research is not completed before a technique or therapy is instituted 
D)  Both a and b are true

Question 17

Dr.Ambitious wishes to study changes in aggression over time.She recruits a sample of 4-year olds and their parents and then measures aggression each year for five years.The time-frame of this research design is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  A-B-A-B design 
B)  Prospective longitudinal research 
C)  Accelerated longitudinal research 
D)  Cross-sectional 
A)  A-B-A-B design 
B)  Prospective longitudinal research 
C)  Accelerated longitudinal research 
D)  Cross-sectional

Question 18

Name and describe the ways in which researchers share their research findings with the profession.

Accepted Answer

Researchers share their research finding

Question 19

In the Global Issues box discussing Dr.Jeffrey Arnett's work, what is "the neglected 95%?"

Accepted Answer

A)  Lack of research on children 
B)  Lack of research on adolescents 
C)  Lack of research on gender differences in the United States 
D)  Lack of research outside of the United States 
A)  Lack of research on children 
B)  Lack of research on adolescents 
C)  Lack of research on gender differences in the United States 
D)  Lack of research outside of the United States

Question 20

What is one of the most common problems that students face in identifying a research topic?

Accepted Answer

A)  Asking a research question that is not important (e.g., Do children with learning disorders study better in a blue room as compared to a yellow room?) 
B)  Asking a research question that requires an experimental design (e.g., How does rap music influence children's aggressive behavior?) 
C)  Asking a research question that has already been established (e.g., Is interparental conflict harmful to children?) 
D)  Asking a research question that is too large (e.g., What therapy is most effective?) 
A)  Asking a research question that is not important (e.g., Do children with learning disorders study better in a blue room as compared to a yellow room?) 
B)  Asking a research question that requires an experimental design (e.g., How does rap music influence children's aggressive behavior?) 
C)  Asking a research question that has already been established (e.g., Is interparental conflict harmful to children?) 
D)  Asking a research question that is too large (e.g., What therapy is most effective?)

In the time-frame to consider in sharing new research results with the profession, which of the following is CORRECT?

How do researchers gain permission to conduct research with children, adolescents, and families?

Discuss the differences and similarities between the quasi-experimental design and the experimental design.Provide a discussion of the strengths and weaknesses of each.

An Institutional Review Board is used to review:

Dr.Empathy is interested in studying children who have a depressed father or a depressed mother.He is most likely using a(n):

Which research design is the best? Provide your rationale.

The type of research that was used to investigate facilitated communication after it gained popularity was:

Give an example of a research topic that could not be studied using the experimental design due to ethical concerns.What alternative design would you suggest using for that topic?

The research study that compared homeless adolescents with adolescents who were from similar neighborhoods but who had a home found that:

The most common p-value used in research on developmental psychopathology is:

Describe four different research methodologies used in developmental psychopathology.

When researchers compare groups that already exist, they are using the:

Define cross-sectional research, prospective longitudinal research, and accelerated longitudinal research.Provide an example of each.

In the description of a prospective longitudinal design conducted in New Zealand, what did the researchers find regarding peer relationships in elementary school (at the age of 9) and adult functioning (at the age of 18)?

Facilitated communication is an example of:

Dr.Ambitious wishes to study changes in aggression over time.She recruits a sample of 4-year olds and their parents and then measures aggression each year for five years.The time-frame of this research design is known as:

Name and describe the ways in which researchers share their research findings with the profession.

In the Global Issues box discussing Dr.Jeffrey Arnett's work, what is "the neglected 95%?"

What is one of the most common problems that students face in identifying a research topic?

Conceptualizations of Normality and Abnormality in Children and Adolescents

Theories of Normality and Abnormality in Children and Adolescents

Assessment and Therapeutic Interventions With

Risk Factors and Issues of Prevention

Protective Factors and Issues of Prevention

Depressive Disorders, Bipolar Disorders, and Related Problems

Anxiety Disorders, Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders,and Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders and Problems

Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Related Problems

Disruptive and Conduct Disorders and Related Problems

Alcohol and Substance Use Disorders and Problems

Autism Spectrum Disorder and Schizophrenia

Specific Learning Disorders and Intellectual Disability

Pediatric Psychology and Health Psychology for Children and Adolescents

Ways to Help Children

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Exam 3: Research Methods in the Study of Developmental Psychopathology

In the time-frame to consider in sharing new research results with the profession, which of the following is CORRECT?

How do researchers gain permission to conduct research with children, adolescents, and families?

Discuss the differences and similarities between the quasi-experimental design and the experimental design.Provide a discussion of the strengths and weaknesses of each.

An Institutional Review Board is used to review:

Dr.Empathy is interested in studying children who have a depressed father or a depressed mother.He is most likely using a(n):

Which research design is the best? Provide your rationale.

The type of research that was used to investigate facilitated communication after it gained popularity was:

Give an example of a research topic that could not be studied using the experimental design due to ethical concerns.What alternative design would you suggest using for that topic?

The research study that compared homeless adolescents with adolescents who were from similar neighborhoods but who had a home found that:

The most common p-value used in research on developmental psychopathology is:

Describe four different research methodologies used in developmental psychopathology.

When researchers compare groups that already exist, they are using the:

Define cross-sectional research, prospective longitudinal research, and accelerated longitudinal research.Provide an example of each.

In the description of a prospective longitudinal design conducted in New Zealand, what did the researchers find regarding peer relationships in elementary school (at the age of 9) and adult functioning (at the age of 18)?

Facilitated communication is an example of:

Dr.Ambitious wishes to study changes in aggression over time.She recruits a sample of 4-year olds and their parents and then measures aggression each year for five years.The time-frame of this research design is known as:

Name and describe the ways in which researchers share their research findings with the profession.

In the Global Issues box discussing Dr.Jeffrey Arnett's work, what is "the neglected 95%?"

What is one of the most common problems that students face in identifying a research topic?

Conceptualizations of Normality and Abnormality in Children and Adolescents

Theories of Normality and Abnormality in Children and Adolescents

Assessment and Therapeutic Interventions With

Risk Factors and Issues of Prevention

Protective Factors and Issues of Prevention

Depressive Disorders, Bipolar Disorders, and Related Problems

Anxiety Disorders, Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders,and Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders and Problems

Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Related Problems

Disruptive and Conduct Disorders and Related Problems

Alcohol and Substance Use Disorders and Problems

Autism Spectrum Disorder and Schizophrenia

Specific Learning Disorders and Intellectual Disability

Pediatric Psychology and Health Psychology for Children and Adolescents

Ways to Help Children

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