The biological view of abnormal psychology assumes that all maladaptive behavior is due to a disordered body function or structure.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 2As the hippies of the 1960s reach old age, research may find increased drug abuse among older adults. This increase would be a(n)
a) age effect.
b) cohort effect.
c) longitudinal effect.
d) time-of-measurement effect.
Question 3A psychology professor is explaining the concept of dissociation. Which of the following students seems to have the best understanding of this concept?
a) George who says, Dissociation occurs among many normal individuals.
b) Harry who says, Dissociation is the root cause of most forms of pathology.
c) Iris who says, The pace of modern life has increased reliance on
dissociation.
d) Julia who says, The use of dissociation is associated with a schizophrenic-like process.
Question 4The experimental effect refers to
a) manipulation of the independent variable.
b) random assignment to conditions.
c) measurement of the dependent variable.
d) differences between conditions on the dependent variable.
Question 5What are some of the factors associated with rates of diagnosed mental disorder?
What will be an ideal response?
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