A Level Psychology OCR Practice Exam

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Which group did the sample in Chaney et al (2004) primarily comprise?

Children with compliance issues only
Children prescribed asthma medications
Adults using inhalers
Aging population with respiratory issues

The correct answer is: Children prescribed asthma medications

The sample in Chaney et al. (2004) primarily comprised children prescribed asthma medications. The study focused on evaluating the effectiveness of a novel inhaler device designed to encourage compliance among young asthma sufferers. By selecting children who were already managing asthma through prescribed medication, the researchers aimed to assess how the Funhaler—a device that made the administration of medication more engaging—could influence adherence to their treatment regimen. This focus on children with asthma is critical because understanding adherence in this specific demographic can lead to insights into improving long-term health outcomes. The study did not include adults or populations with different health issues, which is clear from the exclusion of options related to compliance issues only, general adult inhaler users, or an aging population. Thus, option B accurately reflects the target group of the research.