Which of the Following Is True of Risk Factors

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of risk factors?

• A) They are always biological.
• B) They ensure that the individual will develop psychopathology.
• C) They tend to compound (the greater number of risk factors, the greater the likelihood of a mental disorder).
• D) They are specific (generally, certain risk factors confer risks for particular disorders).

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Definitions:

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The selection of research participants from a pool of individuals who have expressed a willingness to participate, which may not fully represent the population.

Quota Sampling

A non-probability sampling technique where the researcher ensures the sample reflects certain characteristics of the population.

Purposive Sampling

A non-random sampling technique used in qualitative research in which participants are selected based on specific characteristics or purposes.

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