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The research discussed in the article is correlational research using a self-identified sample. Do you think that these illnesses were “preexisting” and caused gang members to get into a gang or do you think that they developed once they were in a gang? Could you design research to test your hypothesis? https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/07/130712084627.htm
Cognitive therapy involves treating psychological disorders through which of the following methods? Multiple Choice medications and surgical interventions helping people find the meaning of life changing dysfunctional thoughts about self and world involving family members in behavior changeExplanation / Answer
1. Since the study is correlational in nature, we cannot conclude with absolute certainty whether the illnesses lead to gang membership or whether gang member lead to illnesses. In would hypothesise that one’s illnesses predispose individuals to join a gang. In order to investigate my hypothesis, I would randomly sample a large group of individuals who are mentally ill, and then assess their tendency to join gangs.
2. The correct answer is Option 3. Cognitive therapy involves changing dysfunctional thoughts about the self and the world.