Professor Reed Attempts to Assess the Relative Contributions of Heredity

question 52

Multiple Choice

Professor Reed attempts to assess the relative contributions of heredity and home environment on children's susceptibility to depression.Her research best illustrates the concerns of the ________ perspective.

• A) psychodynamic
• B) behavior genetics
• C) cognitive
• D) behavioral

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Definitions:

Construct Validity

A measure of how well a test or experiment measures up to its claims or theoretical assumptions.

Analogue Observational Setting

An artificial environment set up in an office or laboratory to elicit specific classes of behaviour in individuals. Used when in vivo observation in the natural environment is impractical because of time constraints and the unpredictability of modern family life.

Subject Reactivity

A phenomenon in which individuals alter their behavior or responses due to their awareness of being observed or studied.

Actuarial Prediction

A method used in various fields, including psychology and criminal justice, that utilizes statistical models to forecast future outcomes based on historical data.