A Clinician Uses the SCID Diagnostic Interview to Determine If

question 54

Multiple Choice

A clinician uses the SCID diagnostic interview to determine if Mary is suffering from obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) . The clinician decides that although Mary has some symptoms related to OCD, they do not reach the levels of severity or duration required for a diagnosis. Inspection of her SCID rating scores likely revealed:

• A)She met the criteria for OCD not otherwise specified (NOS)
• B)Only scores = 1
• C)Some scores = 2
• D)Numerous scores = 3

Recognize the ethical challenges in health research and alternative research designs used to address them.

Grasp the concept of statistical significance and its implications in research findings.

Understanding of different study designs like correlational, experimental, ex post facto, cross-sectional, and longitudinal studies, and their characteristics.

Differentiate between incidence, prevalence, morbidity, and mortality in the context of health research.

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Definitions:

Linear Perspective

A depth cue in visual perception where parallel lines appear to converge in the distance, helping to create an illusion of depth in a two-dimensional image.

Sound Waves

Vibrations that travel through the air or another medium and can be heard when they reach a person's or animal's ear.

Frequency

The rate at which a recurring event happens, typically measured over a particular period of time.

Amplitude

The maximum extent of a vibration or oscillation, measured from the position of equilibrium.