PSYCHOLOGY QUIZ 1

What is the name of the current version of the medical classification system published by the World Health Organization?

ICD-10

What are the strengths of quantitative research?

INFORMATION Provides precise, measurable and objective information about specific phenomenon

Of the two major types of research methods (quantitative and qualitative), which one is more dominant in the field of psychology?

QUANTITATIVE

What are the core characteristics of qualitative research?

Quality of an experience words /themes/ exploratory/ subjective perspective

How do qualitative and quantitative research differ?

Quantitative is based on numbers and qualitative is based on an experience of words

What were the two major types of research used in psychology?

quantitative and qualitative research

what did the term 'risk factor' refer to?

A factor that impacts a person's risk of developing a psychological disorder

What is a literature review?

A review of a body of research that addresses a specific research question

What are the core characteristics of quantitative research?

Objective perspective/ quantity/numbers/

Statistical comparisons are usually a key step in what type of research?

QUANTITATIVE RSEARCH

What is the Bradford Hill model of causation? What are some of the criteria for evaluating causation that are used in this model?

The Bradford Hill model of causation is a way to evaluate the probability that a factor is a cause. Criteria for evaluating causation that are used in this model are: does the cause proceed the effect? / Is the association consistent with existing knowledge?

What is a theory?

Theory is a group of principles and hypotheses that together explain a phenomenon

What is comorbidity?

Two or more conditions occurring at the same time

What are the most prevalent psychological disorders in the USA and worldwide?

Anxiety - tension, worry, fear And substance abuse

What is correlation versus causation?

Correlation could have many variables that influence the relationship with two variables Causation is when changes in one variable measured directly cause changes in the other

What is the name of the current version of the diagnostic manual used to diagnose psychological disorders in the USA?

DSM-5

What are the strengths of qualitative research?

EXPERIENCE Provide more information about context of experience and about subjective experience

What are some examples of common risk factors across many psychological disorders?

Genetic family history, high stress, socioeconomic status, and psychological, physical and sexual abuse in childhood, adolescence and adulthood

What is the biopsychosocial model? What do most psychological disorders appear to be the result of?

The biopsychosocial model shows multiple, interacting risk factors that impact a person's likelihood of developing a psychological disorder (or exhibiting specific behavior). Most psychological disorders appear to be the result of biology.

What is the stress-diathesis model? What does 'diathesis' mean? What are the implications of this model regarding the role of stress in the development of psychological disorders?

The stress-diathesis model evaluates factors that could be the cause of stress. Diathesis means a predisposition or vulnerability. The implications are that the stronger the diathesis, the less stress is necessary to produce the disorder.