Base Rates Obtained from a Normal Control Group in Response

question 73

Multiple Choice

Base rates obtained from a normal control group in response to a psychotic-traits questionnaire suggested that ____.

• A)reports of bizarre thoughts provide strong evidence of psychotic disorders
• B)normal controls are more likely to report bizarre thoughts on a written questionnaire than are psychotic individuals
• C)base rates are less useful when comparing a normal group with a psychotic group than when comparing two normal groups
• D)reports of bizarre thoughts or being bothered by the feeling of being watched do not necessarily indicate the presence of a psychotic disorder

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Definitions:

Atkinson And Shiffrin

A model of memory proposed by Richard Atkinson and Richard Shiffrin in 1968, describing memory in terms of three stores: sensory memory, short-term memory, and long-term memory.

Long-Term Memory

The relatively permanent and limitless storehouse of the memory system. Includes knowledge, skills, and experiences.

Working Memory

A short-term memory system involved in the temporary storage and manipulation of information necessary for complex cognitive tasks like learning, reasoning, and comprehension.

Working Memory

A cognitive system responsible for temporarily holding information available for processing, crucial for reasoning and the guidance of decision-making and behavior.