Discuss the limitations of self-report data.
What will be an ideal response?
Self-report data can be misleading or sometimes a deliberately lie. People can misinterpret questions, or try to present themselves more or less favorably than is true.
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Through what means did researchers discover the characteristics of two major types of sleep?
a) the polysomnogram b) the microelectrode c) behavioral observations d) the fMRI
Shondra is in fourth grade and has been having trouble sitting still and remaining focused on her schoolwork. Her teacher speaks with her parents about this, and suggests they see a clinician for an assessment
What is one problem with the DSM system that would make her parents reluctant to send her for an assessment? a. The diagnosis would become a label that would stick with Shondra. b. The diagnosis would not provide information on current functioning. c. The diagnosis would not provide enough information for treatment. d. The diagnosis would be a temporary measure that would not identify maladaptive behaviors.