The Shift from the Second to Third Generation of Studies

question 9

Multiple Choice

The shift from the second to third generation of studies in psychiatric research was marked by which of the following factors?

• A) Move from focusing on hospital patient to the community.
• B) Move from focusing on community samples to national samples.
• C) Move from focusing on caseness to identify specific disorders.
• D) Move from focusing on adults to focusing on children.

Identify the components of a research article and their purposes.

Comprehend the importance of ethical guidelines in research.

Recognize the variety and purposes of different types of journal articles within psychology.

Acknowledge the empirical nature of psychology and its reliance on scientific methods.

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Definitions:

Transpiration

The process by which water is absorbed by plants' roots, moves up through the plants, and is released as water vapor through stomata in the leaves.

Evaporation

The phase change from liquid to gas, occurring at the surface of a liquid, significant in the water cycle and cooling processes.

Aerial Plant

Plant parts or plants themselves that grow above ground, able to absorb moisture and nutrients directly from the air or environment.

Modified Leaves

Structures in plants that have evolved to perform functions other than photosynthesis, such as protection or reproduction.