Dr Smith Is Interested in How Separation Anxiety Changes Over

question 7

Multiple Choice

Dr Smith is interested in how separation anxiety changes over time from childhood to adolescence in the general population.What is his main field of study?

• A)Oedipal theory
• B)behaviourism
• C)child psychopathology
• D)developmental psychology

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Definitions:

Experiment

A research method in which the investigator manipulates one (independent) variable under carefully controlled conditions and observes whether there are changes in a second (dependent) variable as a result.

Test Anxiety

A psychological condition where individuals experience extreme stress, anxiety, and discomfort during and before taking a test, affecting their performance.

Relaxation Exercises

Techniques designed to reduce stress and anxiety by physically relaxing the body, including methods like deep breathing and progressive muscle relaxation.

Mood Disorders

Mental disorders primarily characterized by significant changes or disturbances in mood, such as depression or bipolar disorder.