What term do we use for data that describe the frequency of a disorder at a particular point in time?
a) incidence
b) prevalence
c) longitudinal
d) experimental
b
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According to cognitive developmental theory, gender identity refers to children's
a. recognition that boys have a penis and girls don't. b. knowledge that their gender does not change as they grow older. c. realization of whether they are a boy or girl. d. preference for gender-appropriate activities.
A commuter who takes the train daily from Connecticut to Manhattan is in his habit of sitting with his eyes closed, but the motion and noise of the train keep him from truly falling asleep. He feels relaxed and is drowsy. The commuter's brain is probably emitting which type of waves?
A. beta B. alpha C. delta D. theta
Regarding hearing loss, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. Sensorineural hearing loss can be overcome with a hearing aid, which makes sounds louder and clearer. b. The hair cells are as thin as a cobweb and are very fragile. c. By the time one is 65 years old, more than 40 percent of auditory hair cells will be gone. d. Brief exposure to 150 decibels may cause permanent hearing loss.
In her studies of parenting styles, Diane Baumrind applied this methodology:
a. carefully controlled experimentation. b. correlation of parents' and childrens' scores. c. ratings based on observations. d. case studies of exceptional children.