Statistical Data Are Often Relevant When Discussing Psychological Disorders

question 40

Multiple Choice

Statistical data are often relevant when discussing psychological disorders. For example, a researcher might want to know how many new cases of depression are diagnosed each year, a figure called the ________ of the disorder.

• A)prevalence
• B)incidence
• C)recurrence
• D)ratio

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Definitions:

Examinee's Work

The tasks or answers provided by an individual undergoing an examination or assessment.

Grouping

The act of classifying or organizing objects, individuals, or concepts into categories based on shared characteristics or criteria.

Rank Order

A method of arranging items in sequential order based on some criterion, often used in assessments to prioritize or sort data.

Psychodynamic

A psychological perspective that emphasizes the influence of unconscious processes and childhood experiences in shaping behavior and personality.