Describe the strengths and weaknesses of cross-sectional and longitudinal research
What will be an ideal response?
The advantages of the cross-sectional study include that the data can be collected in a short period of time and it does not require long-term cooperation between the researchers and the participant. The disadvantages of the cross-sectional study include that individual changes cannot be assessed and the problem of cohort or generation effects. The advantages of the longitudinal study include the ability to assess individual change. The disadvantages of longitudinal research include that it is time consuming, bias can be created when participants drop out of the study, and the potential for practice effects.
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a. trace b. sensory c. short-term d. long-term
The biological perspective on somatic symptom disorder emphasizes which difference in these patients?
a. They perceive mild body changes more acutely. b. They have experienced more stress in early childhood. c. They are unable to learn from punishment. d. They are exposed to parents who model how to act sick.
If you needed to detect substance use over a month after it had occurred, probably would be most helpful
a. urine screens b. hair analysis c. blood tests d. saliva analysis
Distinguish between the concepts of multifinality and equifinality
What will be an ideal response?