James Is a Security Guard at the Mall Who Seems

question 58

Multiple Choice

James is a security guard at the mall who seems lost in his own world, and seems somewhat eccentric to others. Suddenly, he believes his dead mother is nearby. He experiences this delusion off and on for a week. After a week passes, he no longer believes his dead mother is nearby. James probably would be diagnosed with

• A)schizoaffective disorder.
• B)schizotypal personality disorder.
• C)schizoid personality disorder.
• D)brief psychotic disorder.

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Definitions:

Factor B

In experimental designs, it refers to the second independent variable being studied for its effect on the dependent variable.

Mean Square

A statistical measure calculated by dividing the sum of squares by the degrees of freedom, often used in variance analysis.

Interaction Effect

A phenomenon in statistical analysis indicating that the effect of one variable on a certain outcome depends on the level of another variable.

Levels

Distinct categories or values that independent or dependent variables can take in a study or experiment.