,1. Which of the following methodologies is most commonly
used in Experimental Psychopathology to establish causal
relationships?
- A) Cross-sectional studies
- B) Longitudinal studies
- C) Randomized controlled trials
- D) Meta-analysis
- Answer: C) Randomized controlled trials
- Rationale: Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) are
considered the gold standard for establishing causal relationships
due to their ability to control for confounding variables.
2. What is the primary aim of experimental psychopathology?
- A) To diagnose mental disorders
- B) To classify different types of therapy
- C) To understand the mechanisms underlying psychological
disorders
- D) To promote mental health awareness
- Answer: C) To understand the mechanisms underlying
psychological disorders
, - Rationale: Experimental psychopathology seeks to investigate
the processes that contribute to mental disorders to develop better
interventions.
3. Which of the following is NOT a common problem in the use
of experimental manipulation in psychopathology research?
- A) Demand characteristics
- B) Ethical concerns
- C) Randomization
- D) Lack of ecological validity
- Answer: C) Randomization
- Rationale: Randomization is a solution, not a problem, as it
helps control for biases in experimental research.
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