Author Question: One of the most important reasons to conduct cross-cultural research in psychopathology is that ... (Read 112 times)

olgavictoria · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

One of the most important reasons to conduct cross-cultural research in psychopathology is that

a. we can gain a better appreciation for the virtues of various cultures by examining how psychopathology is viewed by different cultures.
b. the stigma of psychopathology can be removed by understanding that psychopathology exists in all cultures.
c. genetic influences of disorders can be best determined through careful comparison of the different environmental stressors found in various cultures.
d. we can understand more about psychopathology by understanding how culture impacts the experience of various disorders.

Question 2

Which research method suffers from the possibility of losing research participants due to high drop-out rates or even death?

a. Cross-sectional study
b. Longitudinal study
c. Family study
d. Twin study