The Rise of Social Media and Social Networking Use in Recent

question 50

Short Answer

The rise of social media and social networking use in recent years has given rise to the evolution of _____ monitoring.

Explain the concepts of prevalence, incidence, and risk in epidemiological studies.

Understand the implications of research findings in clinical and non-clinical populations.

Appreciate the historical context and evolution of ethical standards in psychological research.

Discern the role of analog and case studies in psychological research.

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Definitions:

Confabulating

The production of fabricated, distorted, or misinterpreted memories about oneself or the world, without the conscious intention to deceive.

Repressing

The psychological act of keeping distressing thoughts, memories, or feelings out of conscious awareness, often considered a defense mechanism.

Wishful Thinking

The formation of beliefs and making decisions according to what might be pleasing to imagine instead of by appealing to evidence, rationality, or reality.

Psychogenic Amnesia

A type of amnesia caused by psychological factors rather than physical injury or disease, often resulting from traumatic events.