A Researcher Conducts a Pilot Study Using a Convenience Sample

question 46

Multiple Choice

A researcher conducts a pilot study using a convenience sample of children with seizure disorders.A reviewer of this study's manuscript may conclude that the findings of this study

• A) are generalizable to most children with seizures.
• B) have little credibility; they are extremely biased.
• C) provide no useful information.
• D) should be replicated using a wider population.

Acknowledge various causes and impacts of intellectual disabilities.

Identify the role of genetics and environment in the development of intellectual disabilities and learning disorders.

Grasp the significance of early diagnosis and intervention in developmental disorders.

Understand the criteria for diagnosing intellectual disability and its classification.

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Definitions:

Evolutionary Psychology

A theoretical approach in psychology that examines the psychological structures from the perspective of evolution, suggesting that many human behaviors have evolved to solve recurrent problems in ancestral environments.

Behavior Genetics

The field studying the influence of genetics and environment on individual differences in behavior.

Psychobiology

A branch of science that explores the biological foundations of behavior, emotions, and mental processes.

Androgens

Hormones responsible for male characteristics and reproductive functions, existing in both men and women.