Why are correlational research designs often used in abnormal psychology?
a. They are best at determining cause and effect.
b. They are the most useful for comparing groups.
c. They give in-depth descriptions of the disorder being studied.
d. It is often unethical or impossible to directly manipulate the variables involved in abnormal psychology.
d. It is often unethical or impossible to directly manipulate the variables
involved in abnormal psychology.
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A. continue to increase throughout the lifespan. B. increase dramatically at about age 30. C. decline significantly around age 40. D. remain stable throughout the lifespan.
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a. Dr. Diehl, because she studies a societal problem. b. Dr. Jzreck, because he studies individuals as his focus. c. They could both be social psychologists, since they both study aggression. d. Neither one is a social psychologist.