When peer ratings are used, research has found that high performers evaluate their peers _______ low performers
a. the same as
b. more strictly than
c. more leniently than
d. none of these would be true
b
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Which statement is true about how ethnicity affects mental health problems in children?
a. Minority children in the United States are overrepresented in rates of some disorders b. No differences emerge in relation to race and mental health even when controlling for other factors. c. Minority children and youth do not face any more disadvantages in life than other children. d. Ethnic representation in research studies has received a great deal of attention in studies of child psychopathology.
Lincoln analyzes the data from his study and treats each participant statement as a chunk, or ____
a. attribute b. trait category c. unit of analysis d. operant
Early in their marriage, in their mid-20s, Charles and Leona had two normal children, a boy and girl. Later, when Charles and Leona were both 42 years old, Leona unexpectedly became pregnant again, despite the birth control methods the couple had practiced for many years. Both parents were in good physical health and there was no history of genetic disorders in either of their families. Still,
they wondered about the risks of a genetic or chromosomal disorder in their child-to-be. (a) What might a genetic counselor tell the parents about their chances of having a child with Down syndrome? (b) What methods might be employed to determine if the fetus is normal prior to birth? (c) What other kinds of defects might these methods detect? What will be an ideal response?
Dr. Langer is treating a college student for depression in his private practice. Most likely Dr. Langer is a(n) __________ psychologist
a. counseling c. educational b. school d. clinical