To Determine Whether Certain Characteristics Are True of People in General

question 46

Multiple Choice

To determine whether certain characteristics are true of people in general, and not just of people with mental disorders, it is important to use

• A) an experimental design.
• B) a representative sample of individuals with the disorder.
• C) a control group.
• D) a criterion group.

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Definitions:

Dichotomy

A division or contrast between two things that are represented as being entirely different.

Heterosexuality

Emotional and sexual attraction between persons of the same sex. Also known as heterosexual. See also straight.

Homosexuality

A sexual orientation characterized by an emotional, romantic, or sexual attraction to individuals of one's own gender.

Stigmatized

Described or branded in a way that carries disgrace or shame, often leading to discrimination or social exclusion.