Studies That Use Prospective (Or Longitudinal) Research Methods Can Inform

question 4

Multiple Choice

Studies that use prospective (or longitudinal) research methods can inform us….

• A) Which symptoms cluster together
• B) If one symptom causes a different symptom
• C) Which psychological characteristics predict who will develop a psychological disorder in the future
• D) If one treatment is better than another

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Definitions:

Apocrine Sweat Gland

A type of sweat gland found in the armpits and genital area, involved in body scent and stress sweating.

Tactile Corpuscle

A type of mechanoreceptor found in the dermal papillae, particularly sensitive to light touch stimuli.

Arrector Pili Muscle

Small muscles attached to hair follicles in mammals, contraction of these muscles causes the hairs to stand on end, known as "goosebumps."

Sebaceous Gland

A tiny organ located in the skin that produces a lubricating oily substance known as sebum, which is released into the hair follicles to keep both the skin and hair moisturized.