Maria has a predisposing factor to depression and anxiety. She is concerned that her newborn child may develop these disorders. A developmental psychologist informs her that
a) high reactivity to unfamiliar situations in infants has been linked to greater susceptibility to depression and anxiety disorders in childhood.
b) there is no correlation to predisposing factors and anxiety disorders.
c) infants may develop depression but not necessarily anxiety.
d) the sex of her child will correlate with the type of emotion developed.
a
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a. identity diffusion. b. identity achievement. c. moratorium status. d. identity foreclosure.
One interesting line of research is to develop brain scans to detect lying. It has been reported that compared to nonliars, those who pathologically lie have more _____.
A. white matter in the corpus callosum B. prefrontal white matter C. myelin on axons located in the amygdala D. white matter in temporal lobes
Professor Parks is conducting a research study where he is asking individuals to rate their satisfaction with their first year of college
His questionnaire is based upon a scale where students respond to questions by choosing one of the following descriptors: "5. very satisfied; 4. somewhat satisfied; 3. not very satisfied; 2. not at all satisfied." Professor Parks is gathering ____. a. valid data b. quantitative data c. qualitative data d. reliable data
The field of behavioral genetics studies psychological disorders such as depression, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, and schizophrenia
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.