Question 1

Single-case experimental designs utilize several strategies such as ____________ to improve their internal validity.

Accepted Answer

A)  repeated measures 
B)  process measures 
C)  random assignment 
D)  placebo controls 
A)  repeated measures 
B)  process measures 
C)  random assignment 
D)  placebo controls

Question 2

In a sequential study ____ and _____ designs are combined.

Accepted Answer

A)  cross-sectional; longitudinal 
B)  case study; experimental 
C)  cross cultural; individual 
D)  internal; external 
A)  cross-sectional; longitudinal 
B)  case study; experimental 
C)  cross cultural; individual 
D)  internal; external

Question 3

In a typical drug study,some research participants are given an active medication and others are given a sugar pill.The subjects given the sugar pill are in the _______ group.

Accepted Answer

A)  placebo control 
B)  treatment 
C)  independent variable 
D)  dependent variable 
A)  placebo control 
B)  treatment 
C)  independent variable 
D)  dependent variable

Question 4

While conducting a family study,a researcher determines that the siblings and parents of the person with a disorder are much more likely than the general public to have the disorder,although cousins,uncles,and grandparents are only moderately more likely to have the disorder than the general public.This is an example of a disorder with

Accepted Answer

A)  no genetic component. 
B)  a single gene influence. 
C)  a genetic component. 
D)  strong environmental and very weak genetic components. 
A)  no genetic component. 
B)  a single gene influence. 
C)  a genetic component. 
D)  strong environmental and very weak genetic components.

Question 5

Dr.Smith uses a sample of participants in his memory study.Any conclusions that can be drawn from the results may be applied to the general population if there is a high degree of

Accepted Answer

A)  internal reliability. 
B)  external reliability. 
C)  internal validity. 
D)  external validity. 
A)  internal reliability. 
B)  external reliability. 
C)  internal validity. 
D)  external validity.

Question 6

Which of the following patterns is typical for a disorder that is influenced by genetics?

Accepted Answer

A)  Siblings of the person with the disorder are more likely to have the disorder than cousins, and cousins are just as likely to have the disorder as the general public. 
B)  Siblings of the person with the disorder will almost always have the same or similar disorders, and cousins are more likely than the general public to have disorders. 
C)  Siblings of the person with the disorder are more likely than cousins to have the disorder, and cousins are more likely to have the disorder than the general public. 
D)  Siblings will almost always have the same or similar disorders, though cousins may have a similar rate of the disorder as the general public. 
A)  Siblings of the person with the disorder are more likely to have the disorder than cousins, and cousins are just as likely to have the disorder as the general public. 
B)  Siblings of the person with the disorder will almost always have the same or similar disorders, and cousins are more likely than the general public to have disorders. 
C)  Siblings of the person with the disorder are more likely than cousins to have the disorder, and cousins are more likely to have the disorder than the general public. 
D)  Siblings will almost always have the same or similar disorders, though cousins may have a similar rate of the disorder as the general public.

Question 7

It has been demonstrated the amount of time watching violent shows on TV is correlated with aggressiveness in children.However,we cannot say that watching violence on TV causes children to be aggressive because

Accepted Answer

A)  we do not know if children watch violent TV shows because they are aggressive. 
B)  we do not know if violent TV shows causes children to act violent. 
C)  both variables may be related to another factor such as violent parents. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  we do not know if children watch violent TV shows because they are aggressive. 
B)  we do not know if violent TV shows causes children to act violent. 
C)  both variables may be related to another factor such as violent parents. 
D)  all of the above

Question 8

The member of a family who has a trait under study is called the _____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  cohort 
B)  proband 
C)  case study 
D)  carrier 
A)  cohort 
B)  proband 
C)  case study 
D)  carrier

Question 9

The basis of an experiment is

Accepted Answer

A)  manipulation of a dependent variable. 
B)  examining the relationship between an independent and a dependent variable. 
C)  manipulation of an independent variable. 
D)  in-depth fact gathering regarding many variables. 
A)  manipulation of a dependent variable. 
B)  examining the relationship between an independent and a dependent variable. 
C)  manipulation of an independent variable. 
D)  in-depth fact gathering regarding many variables.

Question 10

Your research finds a correlation between schizophrenia and income level in the population,with more people in poverty displaying the disorder.Which of the following represents the third variable issue?

Accepted Answer

A)  Schizophrenic individuals may be less able to report their incomes accurately. 
B)  Both schizophrenia and low income may be caused by the same gene. 
C)  Schizophrenia may cause poverty, or poverty may cause schizophrenia. 
D)  The correlation may not be a direct one. 
A)  Schizophrenic individuals may be less able to report their incomes accurately. 
B)  Both schizophrenia and low income may be caused by the same gene. 
C)  Schizophrenia may cause poverty, or poverty may cause schizophrenia. 
D)  The correlation may not be a direct one.

Question 11

.When conducting research with schizophrenic adults,

Accepted Answer

A)  informed consent is not necessary. 
B)  informed consent must be given by a mentally competent family member or guardian. 
C)  it is difficult to meet the requirements of informed consent. 
D)  it is necessary to have the research procedures approved by the American Psychological Association. 
A)  informed consent is not necessary. 
B)  informed consent must be given by a mentally competent family member or guardian. 
C)  it is difficult to meet the requirements of informed consent. 
D)  it is necessary to have the research procedures approved by the American Psychological Association.

Question 12

At this point,we know much more about the __________ of psychological disorders than the ___________ of psychological disorders.

Accepted Answer

A)  genotype; phenotype 
B)  phenotype; genotype 
C)  behavioral causes; social influences 
D)  social influences; behavioral causes 
A)  genotype; phenotype 
B)  phenotype; genotype 
C)  behavioral causes; social influences 
D)  social influences; behavioral causes

Question 13

Which of the following is an example of treatment outcome research?

Accepted Answer

A)  Examining the changes in serotonin levels from taking Prozac 
B)  Determining whether the active ingredients in a medication actually have any impact on the function of the brain 
C)  Exploring the parts of cognitive-behavioral therapy homework that are most difficult for patients to perform 
D)  Examining the impact of Prozac on depression 
A)  Examining the changes in serotonin levels from taking Prozac 
B)  Determining whether the active ingredients in a medication actually have any impact on the function of the brain 
C)  Exploring the parts of cognitive-behavioral therapy homework that are most difficult for patients to perform 
D)  Examining the impact of Prozac on depression

Question 14

The function of replication in research is to

Accepted Answer

A)  better define independent and dependent variables. 
B)  improve the research design. 
C)  rule out coincidence. 
D)  enhance the external validity of the study. 
A)  better define independent and dependent variables. 
B)  improve the research design. 
C)  rule out coincidence. 
D)  enhance the external validity of the study.

Question 15

Given what we know about the effects of genes and the environment,which of the following pairs of children would be expected to be most similar in terms of overall personality,psychological disorders,and intelligence?

Accepted Answer

A)  Monozygotic twins, one raised in a wealthy family living in a modern city and the other raised in poverty in a developing nation 
B)  Adopted children from different biological families raised in the same home 
C)  Biological siblings raised in the same house 
D)  Biological siblings, each adopted immediately after birth, one raised in Chicago and the other raised in New York City 
A)  Monozygotic twins, one raised in a wealthy family living in a modern city and the other raised in poverty in a developing nation 
B)  Adopted children from different biological families raised in the same home 
C)  Biological siblings raised in the same house 
D)  Biological siblings, each adopted immediately after birth, one raised in Chicago and the other raised in New York City

Question 16

Professor Y (not her real name)has become so convinced her treatment method is effective,she may not be objective in evaluating it.This problem is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  allegiance effect. 
B)  commitment effect. 
C)  attachment effect. 
D)  Parkinson's law. 
A)  allegiance effect. 
B)  commitment effect. 
C)  attachment effect. 
D)  Parkinson's law.

Question 17

In well-designed research studies,medications that enhance serotonin functioning have been found to help patients recover from episodes of depression.Given the realities of the patient uniformity myth,it would be a mistake to conclude that

Accepted Answer

A)  most depressed patients will be helped substantially by these medications. 
B)  all depressed patients will be helped by these medications. 
C)  research can help us determine which treatments should be used for specific disorders. 
D)  medication can be an appropriate treatment for a psychological disorder. 
A)  most depressed patients will be helped substantially by these medications. 
B)  all depressed patients will be helped by these medications. 
C)  research can help us determine which treatments should be used for specific disorders. 
D)  medication can be an appropriate treatment for a psychological disorder.

Single-case experimental designs utilize several strategies such as ____________ to improve their internal validity.

In a sequential study and _ designs are combined.

In a typical drug study,some research participants are given an active medication and others are given a sugar pill.The subjects given the sugar pill are in the _______ group.

Dr.Smith uses a sample of participants in his memory study.Any conclusions that can be drawn from the results may be applied to the general population if there is a high degree of

Which of the following patterns is typical for a disorder that is influenced by genetics?

It has been demonstrated the amount of time watching violent shows on TV is correlated with aggressiveness in children.However,we cannot say that watching violence on TV causes children to be aggressive because

The member of a family who has a trait under study is called the _____________.

The basis of an experiment is

Your research finds a correlation between schizophrenia and income level in the population,with more people in poverty displaying the disorder.Which of the following represents the third variable issue?

.When conducting research with schizophrenic adults,

At this point,we know much more about the of psychological disorders than the _ of psychological disorders.

Which of the following is an example of treatment outcome research?

The function of replication in research is to

Given what we know about the effects of genes and the environment,which of the following pairs of children would be expected to be most similar in terms of overall personality,psychological disorders,and intelligence?

Professor Y (not her real name)has become so convinced her treatment method is effective,she may not be objective in evaluating it.This problem is known as

In well-designed research studies,medications that enhance serotonin functioning have been found to help patients recover from episodes of depression.Given the realities of the patient uniformity myth,it would be a mistake to conclude that

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Exam 4: Research Methods

Single-case experimental designs utilize several strategies such as ____________ to improve their internal validity.

In a sequential study ____ and _____ designs are combined.

In a typical drug study,some research participants are given an active medication and others are given a sugar pill.The subjects given the sugar pill are in the _______ group.

Dr.Smith uses a sample of participants in his memory study.Any conclusions that can be drawn from the results may be applied to the general population if there is a high degree of

Which of the following patterns is typical for a disorder that is influenced by genetics?

It has been demonstrated the amount of time watching violent shows on TV is correlated with aggressiveness in children.However,we cannot say that watching violence on TV causes children to be aggressive because

The member of a family who has a trait under study is called the _____________.

The basis of an experiment is

Your research finds a correlation between schizophrenia and income level in the population,with more people in poverty displaying the disorder.Which of the following represents the third variable issue?

.When conducting research with schizophrenic adults,

At this point,we know much more about the __________ of psychological disorders than the ___________ of psychological disorders.

Which of the following is an example of treatment outcome research?

The function of replication in research is to

Given what we know about the effects of genes and the environment,which of the following pairs of children would be expected to be most similar in terms of overall personality,psychological disorders,and intelligence?

Professor Y (not her real name)has become so convinced her treatment method is effective,she may not be objective in evaluating it.This problem is known as

In well-designed research studies,medications that enhance serotonin functioning have been found to help patients recover from episodes of depression.Given the realities of the patient uniformity myth,it would be a mistake to conclude that

Abnormal Behavior In Historical Context

N Integrative Approach To Psychopathology

Clinical Assessment And Diagnosis

Anxiety Disorders

Somatoform And Dissociative Disorders

Mood Disorders And Suicide

Eating And Sleep Disorders

Physical Disorders And Health Psychology

Sexual And Gender Identity Disorders

Substance-related And Impulse-control Disorders

Personality Disorders

Schizophrenia And Other Psychotic Disorders

Developmental Disorders

Cognitive Disorders

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In a sequential study and _ designs are combined.

At this point,we know much more about the of psychological disorders than the _ of psychological disorders.