Standard deviation and variance are based on the logic of
a. an average deviation value.
b. a median deviation value.
c. the sum of deviation values.
d. a large amount of variability in the sample.
a
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A cognitive-behavioral approach to anorexia would include
a. extensive efforts to recall the individual's childhood experiences with food. b. urging the client to take more risks. c. medication as an important part of therapy. d. encouraging the client to think differently about her body image.
Most of the National Institute on Mental Health's programs are __________.
A. actually planned and run by state and local organizations B. actually focused on the prevention of crime rather than mental disorder C. designed, controlled, and implemented by the federal government D. much larger and better funded than they were in the 1960s and 1970s
Which of the following is a limitation associated with self-report data?
A. It is very expensive and time-consuming. B. Answers may not reflect participants' true attitudes and behavior. C. It is difficult to ensure anonymity of participant responses. D. They can only be used for small samples of people.
Maria is under a great deal of stress due to added responsibilities at work and the stress of balancing her work with the demands of being a single parent to two children. Maria's stress falls under which risk factor for mental disorders?
a. family factor b. endogenous factor c. biological/organic factor d. psychological factor