To investigate behavior, researchers may use different levels of analysis. Which of the following research questions exemplifies the narrowest, most specific level of analysis?
a. What are the causes of mental illness?
b. Which brain structures are associated with paranoid schizophrenia?
c. Are food additives responsible for the occurrence of certain types of mental illness?
d. Are there differences in the prevalence of mental illness in different countries?
Answer: b. Which brain structures are associated with paranoid schizophrenia?
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Models are often utilized by scientists to ____
a. provide a clear and definitive explanation for a phenomenon b. describe or explain a phenomenon they cannot directly observe c. directly observe a phenomenon with unobservable causes d. infer a phenomenon fromsomething more abstract
Ronnie has recurrent major depressive episodes that alternate with hypomania. According to the DSM-5, Ronnie should be diagnosed with ____
a. bipolar I b. bipolar II c. cyclothymia d. major depressive disorder not otherwise specified
Which of the following is one criticism of Piaget?
A. Many cognitive skills develop in distinct stages. B. Piaget may have overestimated the ages when children are capable of certain tasks. C. Piaget may have ignored proper ages for certain tasks. D. Many cognitive skills develop gradually.
According to the Supreme Court, people are assessed as being competent to stand trial if they can a. assist in their own defense
b. understand the charges against them. c. Demonstrate familiarity with criminal law d. both a and b