A Researcher Was Interested in Predicting Whether a Person Would

question 18

Multiple Choice

A researcher was interested in predicting whether a person would attempt to commit suicide (score = 1) or not (score = 0) from their depression scores. They found that the value of Exp(B) (the odds ratio) was 2.56. How should this value be interpreted?

• A)2.56 times more people who attempted suicide scored highly on depression.
• B)If two people have depression scores that differ by 1 unit, then the odds of the person with the higher score attempting suicide are is 2.56 lower than for the other person.
• C)If two people have depression scores that differ by 1 unit, then the odds of the person with the higher score attempting suicide are 2.56 higher than for the other person.
• D)25.6% of the variance in suicide attempts is explained by depression.

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Definitions:

Hypnagogic Sensations

Vivid sensory experiences that occur during the transition from wakefulness to sleep.

Delta Waves

Brain waves predominantly associated with deep sleep, characterized by their high amplitude and low frequency.

Genital Arousal

Physiological reactions of the genital organs in response to sexual stimulation, leading to increased blood flow and erection or lubrication.

Suprachiasmatic Nucleus

A part of the brain located in the hypothalamus that regulates circadian rhythms.