Epidemiological Studies

question 102

Multiple Choice

Epidemiological studies:

• A)can establish that a risk factor causes a disorder.
• B)overcome almost all of the limitations of correlational studies.
• C)are generally unaffected by the problem of the third variable.
• D)provide valuable information on the prevalence, incidence, and risk factors for disorders.

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Definitions:

Stranger Anxiety

A developmental stage in infants and toddlers where they exhibit fear or distress around unfamiliar people.

Universal Behavior

Actions or reactions that are common across all human cultures, reflecting innate human characteristics.

Positive Emotions

Feelings that are generally beneficial to psychological health and well-being, such as happiness, joy, and love.

Emotional Display Rule

Unstated cultural guidelines for acceptable emotions and emotional expression that are communicated to children via parents’ emotional behavior, expressions, and socialization.