A 3 year-old-child is shown two equal-sized glasses, filled to the top with the same volume of water. When asked whether there is more water in one glass than the other, or the same, and she responds, “The same.” Then the entire contents of one of these glasses is poured into a tall, thin glass, and the entire contents of the other into a short, but very wide, glass. Now when asked which glass contains more water, she points to the tall glass. Which of Piaget’s cognitive stages of development is the child in?

Is the variable “Favorite streaming service” an example of a categorical or a quantitative variable?

A 32-year-old woman presents to the emergency department with confusion, agitation, and tremors. She reports recently starting a new medication, a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), for depression, and has also been taking an over-the-counter cold medication containing dextromethorphan. On examination, the patient has hyperreflexia, clonus, and a slightly elevated body temperature. Given the recent changes in her medication regimen and her symptoms, what is the most likely diagnosis?

Which of the following major test categories in neuropsychological evaluation measures test-taking effort; is a standard practice when issues such as litigation and disability claims are involved; and is designed to appear cognitively challenging, but in actuality, pose little difficulty for most individuals, even those with clinical conditions?

The following are all characteristics of Depressive Disorder

Which patient would be the MOST at risk for developing Major Depressive Disorder?

Which psychological theory emphasizes learning through observation and imitation of others?

Norman is finishing his bachelor’s degree in public health. For his final project, he decided to study the existing rate of type 2 diabetes in his community. He is concerned about the cost of health care due to those patients who are insulin dependent. Also, he is concerned about this population’s new high infection rates due to seasonal flu. What two rates should he be using?  

Which of the following studies is primarily used to assess the effectiveness of a new vaccine?

Why are demographics important to epidemiologists?