Dr. McLean has designed a study to test the cognitive skills of people in their 30s, 50s, and 70s, where data is collected over the course of a day through a series of tests. What type of research approach is Dr. McLean using?
A. longitudinal
B. latitudinal
C. cohort
D. cross-sectional
Answer: D
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a. Remembering the research results about emotion b. The decisions that people make when they feel intense emotions c. The total range of emotions that a person feels during the course of a day d. The ability to perceive and understand other people's emotions
Separation anxiety typically develops when infants are about ____ months old and peaks at around ____ months
a. 2–4; 10–12 b. 6–8; 14–18 c. 9–11; 13–15 d. 12; 24
Which of the following statements accurately describes changes between DSM-IV and DSM-V relative to how somatic symptom disorder is diagnosed?
A. According to DSM-IV, individuals must be experiencing dysfunctional thoughts, feelings, and/or behaviors, along with chronic somatic symptoms. B. According to DSM-IV, individuals must be experiencing dysfunctional thoughts, feelings, and/or behaviors, but not chronic somatic symptoms. C. According to DSM-V, individuals must be experiencing dysfunctional thoughts, feelings, and/or behaviors, along with chronic somatic symptoms. D. According to DSM-V, individuals must be experiencing chronic somatic symptoms but not dysfunctional thoughts, feelings, and/or behaviors.
Marge wants her daughter Lisa to improve her study skills. How could Marge use positive reinforcement to achieve this goal?
a. She could give Lisa candy (something Lisa likes) every time she studies. b. She could take candy from Lisa (something Lisa likes) every time Lisa does not study. c. She could give Lisa spinach for dinner (something Lisa hates) every time she studies. d. She could take spinach (something Lisa hates) from Lisa's dinner every time she studies.