Ted is trying to remember the key concepts of abnormal psychology and he is having difficulty remembering and understanding vulnerability and resilience. One of his friends says it is easy, just remember that vulnerability and resilience are really
a) risk and protective factors.
b) primary and secondary factors.
c) genetic and environmental factors.
d) diagnostic and therapeutic factors.
Question 2fMRI measures blood flow in the brain, called the BOLD signal, which stands for
a) Blood Oxygenation Life Designs.
b) Blood Oxygenation Level Dependent.
c) Barium Oxygenation Light Designs.
d) Barium Oxygenation Level Dependent.
Question 3Studies have shown drug treatment to be
a) effective for bulimia only
b) effective for anorexia only
c) effective for both bulimia and anorexia
d) ineffective for both bulimia and anorexia
Question 4Audrey agreed to participate in a research experiment being conducted by a professor in psychology. She was told that the experiment would last two hours and would be somewhat boring but was not expected to be harmful in any way.
After one hour, Audrey got tired of the tasks she was asked to do and told the experimenter she had changed her mind and wanted to quit. Can the experimenter tell her she has to continue?
a) Yes, because Audrey used one hour of the experimenter's time that will be wasted if she quits now.
b) Yes, since Audrey agreed to participate knowing that the experiment would be boring.
c) No, because Audrey has the right to stop at any time for any reason.
d) No, because the experimenter failed to obtain informed consent.
Question 5A prospective research design attempts to collect information about the early lives of people with a
disorder.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false