Tom Displays Very Odd Behavior

question 275

Multiple Choice

Tom displays very odd behavior.He wears a heavy parka and mittens during the summer and lectures from the steps of City Hall about upcoming invasions by men from outer-space.Most likely,Tom has a psychological disorder since his behavior meets the criterion of

• A) deviance.
• B) maladaptive behavior.
• C) personal distress.
• D) cognitive confusion.

Comprehend the significance of generalizability in psychological research and ways to enhance it.

Recognize different research methods (e.g., case study, correlational, experimental) and their implications.

Understand the principle of aggregation and its role in enhancing measurement reliability.

Grasp the importance of valid and reliable data collection methods in psychological research.

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