Discuss the difference between prevalence and incidence

What will be an ideal response?


Prevalence is the number of active cases of a disorder in a given population during a given
period of time. Incidence is the number of new cases that occur over a given period of
time.

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Some traits are more influenced by genetic factors than other traits, as reflected in the correlations between the traits of identical twins raised apart. Which one of the following series of traits is arranged from most to least heritable?

a. Height, brain activity, IQ scores, creativity b. Brain activity, height, creativity, IQ scores c. Brain activity, IQ scores, height, creativity d. Height, creativity, IQ scores, brain activity

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Research consistently shows that the loss of a child is the most difficult, followed by loss of a spouse or partner and of a parent

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which of the following is the definition of anticonvulsant?

a. Sleep-inducing b. Anxiety-reducing c. Antiseizure d. Calming

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Independent variable is to dependent variable as _____ is to _____

a. measure; manipulate b. manipulate; measure c. control group; experimental group d. experimental group; control group

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