Dr Jones Is Comparing Members of the Same Family, Specifically

question 123

Multiple Choice

Dr. Jones is comparing members of the same family, specifically cousins, to determine how similar they are on a specific trait. Which type of study is this?

• A) kinship study
• B) family study
• C) twin study
• D) adoption study

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Definitions:

Stress-inoculation Therapy

A psychological therapy intended to help individuals develop skills to cope with stressful situations by anticipating and preparing for stressors.

Rational Emotive Therapy

A form of psychotherapy that identifies self-defeating thoughts and feelings, challenges the rationality of those feelings, and replaces them with healthier, more productive beliefs.

Cognitive Therapy

A form of psychotherapy that focuses on changing negative patterns of thought in order to alter unwanted behavior patterns and emotions.

Behavioral

This term refers to the actions or reactions of an organism, often in relation to its environment.