Describe Ex Post Facto Research

question 4

Essay

Describe ex post facto research. Give an example of a multiple-group ex post facto study.

Recognize adaptive vs. maladaptive coping mechanisms.

Identify the concepts of learned helplessness and behavioral disengagement.

Comprehend the psychological theories related to stress and coping strategies (e.g., Freud's theory).

Distinguish between various psychological defense mechanisms.

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Definitions:

Freddie Mac

A government-sponsored enterprise established to expand the secondary mortgage market by buying loans from lenders, thereby increasing the supply of money available for mortgage lending.

Fannie Mae

A government-sponsored enterprise established in 1938 to expand the secondary mortgage market by securitizing mortgages, thereby increasing the supply of money available for mortgage lending and home ownership.

Culture-War Policy

Public policies or political strategies that emphasize issues related to morality, values, and cultural identity, often resulting in divisive and heated debates within society.

Stem-Cell Research

A branch of biomedical research focused on using undifferentiated cells to develop treatments for diseases and injuries.