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Unit 8 – Clinical Psychology
Topic 8.9
How can we investigate whether chronic stress leads to permanent changes in brain structure?
Conduct a cross-sectional study comparing the body mass index of people with different occupations.
Ask people about their stress levels and perform an IQ test.
Survey individuals on perceived stress and analyse their social media posts for signs of chronic stress.
Perform a longitudinal study where MRI scans are taken over years for individuals exposed to high levels of stress.
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AP Psychology - 8.9 Treatment of Disorders from the Biological Perspective
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