PSYC 3300H Lecture 2: PSYC 3300H

• School: Trent University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYC 3300H
• Professor: Laura Summerfelt

Document Summary

Data can determine the value of a theory. When we read research studies, we need this contacts. If it had been approached from another way, there would be different data. How you explain the connection depends on the theory. A condition must be present in order for the disorder to appear. If the condition occurs he guarantees the disorder will occur. A condition will increase the probability of developing a disorder. Were the causes are located in terms of onset. In time of causal fears from on set. Conditions that perpetuated disorder following its on set. Interact causal variable influences it"s outcome through its impact on other more immediate causes. Poverty leads to family stress leads to. A mediator variable accounts for the relationship between the predictor and outcome variables. Affects the directional strength of the relationship between two variables. Examining single contributory causes in isolation is not. Causes may increase the likelihood of other causes.