It is impossible to select for study adults who are similar to each other in every aspect except age; for this reason, cross-sectional research can easily be distorted by ______
Fill in the blank with correct word
cohort differences
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Which of the following occurred as a result of Meehl's studies of individuals, which consisted of the same two scales that were elevated?
a. Clinical scales were shown to be appropriately and correctly named. b. New criterion groups were created based on similarities in their MMPI profiles. c. Clinical groups were identified on the basis of patterns of MMPI scores. d. Psychiatric diagnosis became even more important to the definition of criterion groups.
Consider Buss's (1989) study in which he examined what people from 37 different cultures around the world prefer in a romantic partner. Which statement about the results of this study is accurate? a. In most countries, men rated physical attractiveness to be more important than women did, while women ratedgood financial prospects as more important than men did
b. Before the age of 30, men tended to report having more sexual partners than did women, but that differencedisappeared among older participants. c. Women rated kindness, dependability, and sense of humor as more important than men did. d. The type of culture – individualist or collectivist – in which people lived impacted their ratings of what made apotential partner attractive.
Which prenatal diagnostic technique has the highest risk of inducing an accidental miscarriage?
a. Amniocentesis b. Chorionic villus sampling c. Pedigree analysis d. Ultrasound imaging
Mr. and Mrs. Hargett set up an assessment appointment for their 15-year-old son, Tommy; when they bring him in, they say that they want to find out "what is wrong" with him. According to the text, what should the psychologist do in this case?
a. The psychologist should conduct a comprehensive assessment of Tommy, examining him for every type of psychological problem. b. The psychologist should tell the parents that their referral question is inappropriate, and that they should take their son elsewhere. c. The therapist should talk with the parents to help them narrow down their questions about Tommy, and then conduct an assessment around these questions. d. The psychologist should conduct a focused assessment of Tommy, examining him for the problems most commonly observed in 15-year-old males.