Question 1

Which of the following is not true concerning cross-cultural studies?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gaining access to the group of interest is often difficult 
B)  People from diverse groups may be skeptical of participating in a study 
C)  The application of traditional theoretical variables might not apply across some cultures 
D)  Traditional assessments are easily translated into other languages for non-English speaking groups 
A)  Gaining access to the group of interest is often difficult 
B)  People from diverse groups may be skeptical of participating in a study 
C)  The application of traditional theoretical variables might not apply across some cultures 
D)  Traditional assessments are easily translated into other languages for non-English speaking groups

Question 2

What is meant by a multi-method approach to research?

Accepted Answer

A)  The researcher generates multiple hypotheses 
B)  The researcher uses several theoretical frameworks 
C)  A variety of methodologies are used in the research design 
D)  Several researchers are responsible for developing the research design 
A)  The researcher generates multiple hypotheses 
B)  The researcher uses several theoretical frameworks 
C)  A variety of methodologies are used in the research design 
D)  Several researchers are responsible for developing the research design

Question 3

Longitudinal studies are often time consuming and cost effective.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Explain the difference between correlational research and experimental research methods.

Accepted Answer

Key terms and concepts that may be inclu

Question 5

Brad wants to study the relationship between anxiety levels and the number of social events attended by 1st semester university students. What type of research design will Brad most likely use?

Accepted Answer

A)  A cross-sectional study 
B)  A group comparison study 
C)  An experimental study 
D)  A longitudinal study 
A)  A cross-sectional study 
B)  A group comparison study 
C)  An experimental study 
D)  A longitudinal study

Question 6

Therapy outcome studies that are conducted in highly controlled settings provide evidence for the _____________ of a therapy.

Accepted Answer

A)  Effectiveness 
B)  Efficacy 
C)  External validity 
D)  Internal validity 
A)  Effectiveness 
B)  Efficacy 
C)  External validity 
D)  Internal validity

Question 7

Observing different groups at only one point in time is called a _______________ design.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Observing different groups at only one point...

Question 8

What is meant by the term "internal validity" in experimental research?

Accepted Answer

A)  The dependent variable was responsible for the manipulation 
B)  The independent variable was responsible for the manipulation 
C)  The dependent variable was responsible for the changes to the independent variable 
D)  The independent variable was responsible for the changes to the dependent variable 
A)  The dependent variable was responsible for the manipulation 
B)  The independent variable was responsible for the manipulation 
C)  The dependent variable was responsible for the changes to the independent variable 
D)  The independent variable was responsible for the changes to the dependent variable

Question 9

Which type of study examines the same group over time?

Accepted Answer

A)  Longitudinal study 
B)  Cross-sectional study 
C)  Group-comparison study 
D)  Extended-examination study 
A)  Longitudinal study 
B)  Cross-sectional study 
C)  Group-comparison study 
D)  Extended-examination study

Question 10

Researchers overcome many of their challenges by using a single method approach to their research.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

When the values of the independent variable increase and the values of the dependent variable decrease, the relationship is reflected in a ________.

Accepted Answer

negative c

Question 12

Experimental conditions are always seen in case studies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Dr. Weldon is studying the impact of low socioeconomic status on anxiety in older women. The interviewer noticed that Molina and other older women tended to answer yes to questions despite the content. The women were most likely from which cultural orientation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mexican 
B)  African 
C)  Asian 
D)  Native Canadian 
A)  Mexican 
B)  African 
C)  Asian 
D)  Native Canadian

Question 14

To state that there is no relationship between depression and stressful experiences would be an example of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Theory 
B)  Null hypothesis 
C)  Hypothesis 
D)  Primary hypothesis 
A)  Theory 
B)  Null hypothesis 
C)  Hypothesis 
D)  Primary hypothesis

Question 15

Which of the following represents a perfect correlation?

Accepted Answer

A)  0 
B)  -1.0 or +1.0 
C)  -1.0 
D)  +1.0 
A)  0 
B)  -1.0 or +1.0 
C)  -1.0 
D)  +1.0

Question 16

A _____________ examines the relationship between two or more variables.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A _____________ examines the relationship between two...

Question 17

Which of the following is a primary limitation of human laboratory studies?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reliability 
B)  Operationalization 
C)  Replication 
D)  Generalizability 
A)  Reliability 
B)  Operationalization 
C)  Replication 
D)  Generalizability

Question 18

Which of the following terms refers to the study of the frequency and distribution of a disorder or a group of disorders in a population?

Accepted Answer

A)  Epidemiology 
B)  Abnormal psychology 
C)  Psychopathology 
D)  Prevalence 
A)  Epidemiology 
B)  Abnormal psychology 
C)  Psychopathology 
D)  Prevalence

Which of the following is not true concerning cross-cultural studies?

What is meant by a multi-method approach to research?

Longitudinal studies are often time consuming and cost effective.

Explain the difference between correlational research and experimental research methods.

Brad wants to study the relationship between anxiety levels and the number of social events attended by 1^st semester university students. What type of research design will Brad most likely use?

Therapy outcome studies that are conducted in highly controlled settings provide evidence for the _____________ of a therapy.

Observing different groups at only one point in time is called a _______________ design.

What is meant by the term "internal validity" in experimental research?

Which type of study examines the same group over time?

Researchers overcome many of their challenges by using a single method approach to their research.

When the values of the independent variable increase and the values of the dependent variable decrease, the relationship is reflected in a ________.

Experimental conditions are always seen in case studies.

Dr. Weldon is studying the impact of low socioeconomic status on anxiety in older women. The interviewer noticed that Molina and other older women tended to answer yes to questions despite the content. The women were most likely from which cultural orientation?

To state that there is no relationship between depression and stressful experiences would be an example of which of the following?

Which of the following represents a perfect correlation?

A _____________ examines the relationship between two or more variables.

Which of the following is a primary limitation of human laboratory studies?

Which of the following terms refers to the study of the frequency and distribution of a disorder or a group of disorders in a population?

Looking at Abnormality

Theories and Treatment of Abnormality

The Research Endeavor

Trauma, Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive, and Related Disorders

Somatic Symptom and Dissociative Disorders

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

Personality Disorders

Neurodevelopmental and Neurocognitive Disorders

Disruptive, Impulse-Control, and Conduct Disorders

Eating Disorders

Sexual Disorders

Substance Use and Gambling Disorders

Health Psychology

Mental Health and the Law

Adjustment Disorders and Life-Cycle Transitions

Mental Health and the Law

Filters

Exam 3: Assessing and Diagnosing Abnormality

Which of the following is not true concerning cross-cultural studies?

What is meant by a multi-method approach to research?

Longitudinal studies are often time consuming and cost effective.

Explain the difference between correlational research and experimental research methods.

Brad wants to study the relationship between anxiety levels and the number of social events attended by 1st semester university students. What type of research design will Brad most likely use?

Therapy outcome studies that are conducted in highly controlled settings provide evidence for the _____________ of a therapy.

Observing different groups at only one point in time is called a _______________ design.

What is meant by the term "internal validity" in experimental research?

Which type of study examines the same group over time?

Researchers overcome many of their challenges by using a single method approach to their research.

When the values of the independent variable increase and the values of the dependent variable decrease, the relationship is reflected in a ________.

Experimental conditions are always seen in case studies.

Dr. Weldon is studying the impact of low socioeconomic status on anxiety in older women. The interviewer noticed that Molina and other older women tended to answer yes to questions despite the content. The women were most likely from which cultural orientation?

To state that there is no relationship between depression and stressful experiences would be an example of which of the following?

Which of the following represents a perfect correlation?

A _____________ examines the relationship between two or more variables.

Which of the following is a primary limitation of human laboratory studies?

Which of the following terms refers to the study of the frequency and distribution of a disorder or a group of disorders in a population?

Looking at Abnormality

Theories and Treatment of Abnormality

The Research Endeavor

Trauma, Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive, and Related Disorders

Somatic Symptom and Dissociative Disorders

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

Personality Disorders

Neurodevelopmental and Neurocognitive Disorders

Disruptive, Impulse-Control, and Conduct Disorders

Eating Disorders

Sexual Disorders

Substance Use and Gambling Disorders

Health Psychology

Mental Health and the Law

Adjustment Disorders and Life-Cycle Transitions

Mental Health and the Law

Filters

Brad wants to study the relationship between anxiety levels and the number of social events attended by 1^st semester university students. What type of research design will Brad most likely use?