Dr Lewis Wants to Determine the Physical Effects of ADHD

question 8

Multiple Choice

Dr. Lewis wants to determine the physical effects of ADHD medication dosages on children aged 8 to 15. What kind of study will he most likely conduct?

• A) descriptive
• B) experimental
• C) longitudinal
• D) correlational

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Definitions:

Situational Attribution

Attributing an individual's behavior to external circumstances rather than to internal characteristics.

Unstable

Lacking consistency or predictability; prone to rapid or unexpected change.

Uncontrollable

Refers to anything beyond one's power or authority to command, regulate, or restrain.

Fundamental Attribution Error

The fundamental attribution error is a cognitive bias where people disproportionately attribute others' actions to their personality or disposition rather than situational factors.