Define secular trend, and provide an example of one

What will be an ideal response?


A good answer would include the following key points:
1 . A secular trend is a statistical tendency observed over several generations.
2 . Examples include the earlier onset of menstruation or increased height of individuals over the centuries.

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a. speech and language problems. c. autism. b. mental disorders. d. oppositional and conduct disorders.

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Which of the following is considered a cause of ADHD?

A. Low dopamine activity B. Pollutant exposure C. Childhood vaccinations D. Weak synaptic connects

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All personality disorders are represented within the five-factor model

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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After studying 3 hours for a history test, Josh was very confident that he knew the material. The next day on the test, he was disappointed to find that he could not recall important facts

Which of the following statements is the best explanation of this outcome? a) Josh's judgment of learning was distorted by information still in working memory b) Josh failed to consider the effects of sleep on memory consolidation. c) Josh didn't form an adequate situation model for the test material. d) Josh had false memories of the material he was studying.

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