PSYC 435 - Abnormal Psychology Quiz 1
Concepts Exam Questions With Correct
Answers
Why is abnormality so difficult to define? - answerWhat is considered abnormal by one may
be considered normal by another
What characteristics help us recognize abnormality? - answer1. subjective distress
2. ma...
Explain what the term representative sample means - answer✔A group that is as indicative of
what the entire population is as possible
What is a sample of convenience? - answer✔A sample of what is most readily available, though
not necessarily most indicative of the entire population
What is the difference between internal and external validity? How can external validity be
maximized? - answer✔Internal: how confident we are in the results of that study
External: the extent to which we can generalize the findings of a study
Create a sample that has wide ranges of various factors to represent the most of the population
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