We Are Interested in What Happens to the Incidence of Substance

question 43

Multiple Choice

We are interested in what happens to the incidence of substance abuse among adults with schizophrenia as they age. We survey a sample of people aged 50-55 in 1999 about their drug and alcohol use, and then we draw a new sample from the same population, this time aged 60-65 in 2000, and another new sample of those aged 70-75 in 2001. This is an example of

• A) a cohort study
• B) a trend study
• C) a panel study
• D) a cross-sectional study
• E) an inappropriate study

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Definitions:

Sensory References

The elements and details recalled from sensory input like sight, smell, sound, taste, and touch.

Self-Oriented Pronouns

Pronouns that focus on the speaker, such as "I," "me," "my," and "mine," often used to express personal experiences or viewpoints.

Nonverbal Interpretation

The process of making sense out of nonverbal signals that others send to us, which includes understanding gestures, facial expressions, and body language.

Culture-Based

Pertaining to, influenced by, or arising from the customs, beliefs, art, and collective lifestyle of a particular society or community.