In a genetic linkage study, which piece of information would be important?
a. whether behavior changes when individuals are exposed to a particular chemical or diet
b. whether the experimenter knows who is in the experimental group
c. the nationwide prevalence of the disorder under study
d. identifying family members who have the same disorder as the proband
Question 2The Lipperts have adopted an infant who is at risk for Reactive Attachment Disorder. Based on the supports they are able to provide in their home which area of development is likely to show improvement first?
a. Social
b. Cognitive
c. Language
d. Physical
Question 3Which type of study is especially valuable for studying rare phenomena and for evaluating the course of a disorder and its treatment?
a. field c. nomothetic
b. case d. correlational
Question 4Which of the following is an attachment disorder described in the DSM-5?
a. Reactive Attachment Disorder
b. Disregulated Social Engagement Disorder
c. Attentive Deficit Disorder
d. Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Question 5Dr. Cummins publishes an article describing a man who abused alcohol for 25 years before becoming abstinent after having a religious conversion experience. This article illustrates a ____.
a. nomothetic study c. case study
b. field study d. single-participant experiment
Question 6Who of the following is more likely to have a co-current sleep-wake disorder?
a. Adrienne, a 2-month, who has a cleft palate and is having difficulty learning to swallow.
b. Ava, a 3-month-old, who has been diagnosed with global developmental delays.
c. Aedan, a 4-month-old, who is showing signs of autism.
d. All of these are equally at risk for a sleep-wake disorder.
Question 7To better understand bulimia among college students, a researcher lives in a female freshman dorm for the fall semester to observe and interview students about their stresses, attitudes, and eating behaviors. This is an example of what type of study?
a. analogue c. experimental
b. field d. case