Amy is concerned that her two-year-old son Mark is not developing as quickly as he should. What measure might a physician or a psychologist administer to assess Mark's rate of development?
a) Apgar Scale
b) Child Behavior Checklist
c) Bayley Scales of Infant Development
d) Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children
C
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Stepparents are more likely than biological parents to engage in all but which of the following?
a. physical abuse of children b. infanticide c. sexual abuse of children d. neglect of children
A researcher observing children and recording only those details that match his expectations would be
a. exhibiting the observer effect. b. exhibiting the observer bias. c. conducting a scientific survey. d. conducting a case study.
Which hormone is the primary determinant of whether a baby will develop male or female external genitalia?
a. Progesterone b. Human chorionic gonadotropin c. Androgen d. Testosterone
How could you, as a potential consumer of psychological treatment, best apply the principles of evidence-based practice to decide whether a particular treatment is worth pursuing for you?
A. Find stories on social media of people's experiences with the treatment. B. Visit several therapists and ask about their success rates with the treatment. C. Search research journals for large-scale studies on effectiveness of the treatment. D. Learn the basic principles on which the treatment is based.