RESEARCH METHODS THINKING CRITICALLY WITH PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE
THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD AND DESCRIPTION
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longitudinal study
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case study
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naturalistic observation
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correlational study
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Detailed explanation-1: -A swath of chromosome 6 encompassing several genes known to be involved in immune function emerged as the strongest signal associated with schizophrenia risk in genome-wide analyses by the NIMH-funded Psychiatric Genomics Consortium over the past several years.
Detailed explanation-2: -The PANSS, SAPS, and SANS are well-established scales that have been used to objectively assess for schizophrenia symptoms. The fact that it is sensitive to change makes it a “gold standard” in treatment studies.
Detailed explanation-3: -According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, (DSM-5), to meet the criteria for diagnosis of schizophrenia, the patient must have experienced at least 2 of the following symptoms : Delusions. Hallucinations. Disorganized speech.