Question 1

What does the most influential and successful research generally involve?

Accepted Answer

A)  multiple longitudinal designs over a period of time 
B)  a combination of well-controlled correlational studies and cross-sectional research 
C)  a program of research that uses multiple research designs over a period of time 
D)  multiple, well-controlled, double-blind experiments 
A)  multiple longitudinal designs over a period of time 
B)  a combination of well-controlled correlational studies and cross-sectional research 
C)  a program of research that uses multiple research designs over a period of time 
D)  multiple, well-controlled, double-blind experiments

Question 2

Researchers predicted that the parents of children who "act out" at school would see a decrease in that behaviour if they themselves were to take problem-solving skills training.In this example,what were the researchers hypothesizing about parental problem-solving skills and children's acting-out behaviours?

Accepted Answer

A)  that they are weakly correlated 
B)  that they are positively correlated 
C)  that they are strongly correlated 
D)  that they are negatively correlated 
A)  that they are weakly correlated 
B)  that they are positively correlated 
C)  that they are strongly correlated 
D)  that they are negatively correlated

Question 3

Why do repeated measures improve internal validity in a single-case experiment?

Accepted Answer

A)  They provide increased interaction between the researcher and the participant. 
B)  They provide a check on the randomization procedure. 
C)  They provide a more reliable measure of behaviour both before and after treatment. 
D)  They provide more data for statistical significance tests. 
A)  They provide increased interaction between the researcher and the participant. 
B)  They provide a check on the randomization procedure. 
C)  They provide a more reliable measure of behaviour both before and after treatment. 
D)  They provide more data for statistical significance tests.

Question 4

Dr.Marx says that a study he is reviewing has good internal validity.This means that Dr.Marx believes:

Accepted Answer

A)  the results of the study can be explained by the independent variable 
B)  the results of the study can be explained by the dependent variable 
C)  the sampling procedure is supported by the study 
D)  the hypothesis is supported by the study 
A)  the results of the study can be explained by the independent variable 
B)  the results of the study can be explained by the dependent variable 
C)  the sampling procedure is supported by the study 
D)  the hypothesis is supported by the study

Question 5

If you study two variables using the correlation method,what can you determine?

Accepted Answer

A)  how one variable causes changes in the other variable 
B)  how the variables are related to one another 
C)  whether both variables are affected by a third variable 
D)  whether one variable produces a confound in studying the second variable 
A)  how one variable causes changes in the other variable 
B)  how the variables are related to one another 
C)  whether both variables are affected by a third variable 
D)  whether one variable produces a confound in studying the second variable

Question 6

Explain how family studies are used to help determine the role of genetic factors in psychopathology.Describe the limitations of family studies in determining the genetic factors influencing psychopathology.

Accepted Answer

Family studies are used to help determin

Question 7

Explain the importance of studying cross-cultural psychopathology.Describe at least two significant obstacles to studying a disorder across different cultures.

Accepted Answer

Studying cross-cultural psychopathology

Question 8

A researcher is testing the effects of violent media images on tolerance for aggressive behaviour by showing either nonviolent or violent movie scenes to participants and then asking the participants to rate the level of aggression they perceive in children interacting on a playground.Which of the following is the independent variable?

Accepted Answer

A)  the type of video that is shown 
B)  how aggressive the children are behaving on the playground 
C)  the participants' rating of aggression 
D)  tolerance for aggression 
A)  the type of video that is shown 
B)  how aggressive the children are behaving on the playground 
C)  the participants' rating of aggression 
D)  tolerance for aggression

Question 9

What is the term for the study of treatment interventions that may help avert later problems?

Accepted Answer

A)  preintervention research 
B)  process-focused research 
C)  outcome-focused research 
D)  selective-prevention research 
A)  preintervention research 
B)  process-focused research 
C)  outcome-focused research 
D)  selective-prevention research

Question 10

Which of the following would be the most likely correlation between the number of hours that a student studies for her tests and her exam grades?

Accepted Answer

A)  approximately -0.50 
B)  approximately 0.00 
C)  approximately 0.50 
D)  approximately 1.00 
A)  approximately -0.50 
B)  approximately 0.00 
C)  approximately 0.50 
D)  approximately 1.00

Question 11

What is the key element in a double-blind control study?

Accepted Answer

A)  Neither the treatment provider nor the research participants know whether the treatment will be effective. 
B)  Neither the treatment provider nor the research participants can ever be made aware of the research findings. 
C)  Neither the treatment provider nor the research participants are aware of who is in the treatment group and who is in the control group. 
D)  The research participants are not aware that they are participating in a research study. 
A)  Neither the treatment provider nor the research participants know whether the treatment will be effective. 
B)  Neither the treatment provider nor the research participants can ever be made aware of the research findings. 
C)  Neither the treatment provider nor the research participants are aware of who is in the treatment group and who is in the control group. 
D)  The research participants are not aware that they are participating in a research study.

What does the most influential and successful research generally involve?

Why do repeated measures improve internal validity in a single-case experiment?

Dr.Marx says that a study he is reviewing has good internal validity.This means that Dr.Marx believes:

If you study two variables using the correlation method,what can you determine?

Explain how family studies are used to help determine the role of genetic factors in psychopathology.Describe the limitations of family studies in determining the genetic factors influencing psychopathology.

Explain the importance of studying cross-cultural psychopathology.Describe at least two significant obstacles to studying a disorder across different cultures.

What is the term for the study of treatment interventions that may help avert later problems?

Which of the following would be the most likely correlation between the number of hours that a student studies for her tests and her exam grades?

What is the key element in a double-blind control study?

Abnormal Behaviour in Historical Context

An Integrative Approach to Psychopathology

Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis

Anxiety,Trauma-Related,and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders

Somatic Symptom and Dissociative Disorders

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Eating and Sleep-Wake Disorders

Physical Disorders and Health Psychology

Sexual Dysfunctions,Paraphilic Disorders,and Gender Dysphoria

Substance-Related,Addictive,and Impulse-Control Disorders

Personality Disorders

Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Neurocognitive Disorders

Mental Health Services: Legal and Ethical Issues

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Exam 4: Research Methods

What does the most influential and successful research generally involve?

Why do repeated measures improve internal validity in a single-case experiment?

Dr.Marx says that a study he is reviewing has good internal validity.This means that Dr.Marx believes:

If you study two variables using the correlation method,what can you determine?

Explain how family studies are used to help determine the role of genetic factors in psychopathology.Describe the limitations of family studies in determining the genetic factors influencing psychopathology.

Explain the importance of studying cross-cultural psychopathology.Describe at least two significant obstacles to studying a disorder across different cultures.

What is the term for the study of treatment interventions that may help avert later problems?

Which of the following would be the most likely correlation between the number of hours that a student studies for her tests and her exam grades?

What is the key element in a double-blind control study?

Abnormal Behaviour in Historical Context

An Integrative Approach to Psychopathology

Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis

Anxiety,Trauma-Related,and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders

Somatic Symptom and Dissociative Disorders

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Eating and Sleep-Wake Disorders

Physical Disorders and Health Psychology

Sexual Dysfunctions,Paraphilic Disorders,and Gender Dysphoria

Substance-Related,Addictive,and Impulse-Control Disorders

Personality Disorders

Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Neurocognitive Disorders

Mental Health Services: Legal and Ethical Issues

Filters