Exam 1: Abnormal Psychology: an Overview

Researchers have observed that women who wear bras for more than 16 hours a day are more likely to develop breast cancer than those who spend less time in a bra. In other words, there is a correlation between wearing a bra and breast cancer. Based on this finding, which of the following statements is true?

Brown wants to study social phobia. She induces temporary anxiety by having normal subjects believe they will be negatively evaluated by another person. This is an example of

In a study of the effects of ice cream on mood, the ice cream can be described as what?

What is a case study and what are its benefits and drawbacks?

Francis has discovered that the more spaghetti people eat, the less likely they are to be diagnosed with depression. Based on this finding, what statement can be made about the relationship between spaghetti and depression?

In what significant ways do correlational research designs differ from experimental research designs?

Katz is researching the causes of phobias. He puts an ad in a newspaper asking for people who have an intense, distressing fear of snakes to come and participate in his study. The major problem with this is

What is the most important limitation of correlational studies?

According to the textbook, Zell Kravinsky the burden to _______ was almost unbearable.

A significant positive correlation is found between variables x and y. Which of the following may be safely inferred?

Discuss the limitations of self-report data.

Carl is asked to provide information about his drinking. Despite the fact that he has had several arrests for driving while intoxicated, Carl reports that he has no problems with drinking. This is an example of

Individuals who have alcohol problems tend to come from families with other individuals who have alcohol problems. This would suggest that

Stereotyping is an example of the stigma of mental illness. It means

Which of the following typically involves the use of trained observers?

What is sampling and why is it important?

One strength of case studies is

Which of the following is a disadvantage of having a classification system for mental disorders?

What type of prevalence data only counts active cases of a disorder?

Why is it important to have some understanding of what causes a psychological disorder?