Why would a researcher want to insure that every person in the larger group of study has an equal chance
of being included in the sample?
A) It provides important epidemiological information such as the prevalence and incidence of the
disorder.
B) This helps eliminate a correlational relationship.
C) It increases the chances of finding a causal relationship.
D) It increases the researcher's ability to generalize findings to the larger group.
D
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Brendan must give an oral presentation in 10 min, at the start of his class. In response to this “threat” ______.
A. Brendan’s parasympathetic nervous system becomes active B. norepinephrine is secreted C. Brendan’s pupils constrict D. the activity of Brendan’s digestive system increases Ans: B
Elana had just been falling asleep when her mother awakened her. Elana felt as if she had not slept at all. She had probably been in
a. stage 2 sleep. c. REM sleep. b. stage 3 sleep. d. none of these.
What is NOT a quality that forensic psychologists have identified as something that will increase the risk of abduction?
A. Parents with strong ties to their children B. Parents who view the other parent as incompetent C. Parents with a distrust of the courts D. Parents with a history of other criminal activity
Which of the following predicts resiliency among caregivers?
a) When the patient has more severe behavioral problems. b) When the caregiver has high levels of social support. c) When the caregiver works in mental health services. d) When the caregiver is committed to changing the behavior of the patient.