It Is Important to Be Aware of the Concept of Cohort

question 119

Multiple Choice

It is important to be aware of the concept of cohort effects because cohort effects can

• A) be mistaken for age effects.
• B) cause an experimenter to influence the results of an experiment.
• C) bias results when subjects are not randomly assigned to conditions.
• D) be taken for true findings,even though they do not exist.

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Definitions:

Somatoform Disorders

A group of psychological disorders in which a person experiences bodily symptoms that are inconsistent with or cannot be fully explained by any underlying medical or neurological condition.

Dissociative Disorders

A group of mental disorders characterized by a disconnection and lack of continuity between thoughts, memories, surroundings, actions, and identity.

Major Depressive Disorder

A mental health disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of interest or pleasure in activities.

Bipolar Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by episodes of mood swings ranging from depressive lows to manic highs.