Exam 3: Assessing and Diagnosing Abnormality

Case studies are detailed histories of one or more individuals over an extended period.

The research design in which the intervention is introduced and withdrawn is called a(n) ____________ or reversal design.

___________________ refers to the number of people who will have the disorder at some point in their lives.

The way variables are measured and defined in a study is called _______.

Statistical significance is useful in determining whether the research supports the hypothesis.

Researchers should not concern themselves with replication when conducting research.

Participants who are given the treatment later in the study are included in the __________.

Judith has been complaining of low back pain. Her friends suggested that Judith change her heel height. At her friend's suggestion, she began wearing a lower heel, but found no difference in the intensity of her low back pain. What type of correlation existed between heel height and back pain?

Which of the following is not a type of experimental study?

Dr. Tuten randomly assigned his abnormal psychology students to either a control or an experimental group in order to study the encoding process in short-term memory. What does the term "randomly assigned" mean?

Which of the following studies provides researchers with the greatest control over laboratory conditions and third variables?

Janice was involved in a single-case experiment in which the treatment was introduced, withdrawn and reintroduced. What type of study did Janice most likely participate it?

Which of the following is the correct sequential order for the scientific method?

The administration at your university is concerned about the retention rate of students who take evening classes. They found that the later the class is held, the higher the withdrawal rate. What type of correlation existed between retention rate and timing of classes?

Group comparison studies are part of experimental research designs.

Which of the following is not a type of correlational study?

What does the term "operationalize" mean?

The null hypothesis is a single hypothesis used to predict the impact of continuous variables.

Measured or manipulated variables in a study must be defined in a clear and specific manner. What is this referred to as?

Generalization is a major advantage of using case studies.