A researcher collects data comparing people with and without a disorder. The researcher is particularly interested in inherited tendencies that are not part of the disorder but that occur with much greater frequency in the people afflicted with it. The researcher is conducting a(n)
a. genetic linkage analysis.
b. association study
c. family study.
d. DNA analysis.
b
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A. environmental causes; biological causes B. biological causes; environmental causes C. loss of normal functions; distortion of normal functions D. distortion of normal functions; loss of normal functions
Andrew is a 21-year old white male. He is an excellent employee who doesn't seem to have much of a life outside of his work. His only hobby is hunting and gun collecting. Which is the only part of this profile that is not consistent with the typical perpetrator of workplace violence?
a. His gender b. His fascination with guns c. His self-esteem tied to his job d. His age
What is a possible benefit of plea bargaining?
A. reduced trial costs and expenses B. increased efficiency in the criminal justice system C. reduced sentences and sanctions for defendants D. all of the above
Which of the following statements is true?
A) Hassles have a greater effect on adjustment than major life events. B) Hassles are minor annoyances or nuisances that tax one's ability to cope. C) Only major life events, and not hassles, are associated with poor general health. D) Difficulties with relaxing and insomnia only reflect everyday hassles and are not related to depression or anxiety.