While investigating why juveniles spray grafitti, a researcher extensively interviews one thirteen year-old who was caught spraying grafitti. The researcher paid careful attention to the specific conditions of this juvenile offender that led to his act, such as: his relationship with his parents, his peers, his psychological health, his biological health, his educational experiences, his contact with role models, and his exposure to media. This study is a good example of what type of causal explanation?
a. Counterfactual
b. Exploratory
c. Idiographic
d. Nomothetic
e. Spurious
c. Idiographic
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B) ?Older adults who live in the community often face transportation difficulties in getting medical care. C) The Medicare program does not set reimbursement limits on a variety of procedures for older adults. D) ?The old-old, age 85 and over, are the smallest age group in the American society.
Al-Anon
a. was founded in the 1950's to meet the needs of persons with substance use problems. b. was originally only for wives of alcoholics c. uses a totally distinct version of the 12 Steps d. has declined significantly in popularity today.
Rationalists assume that:
A) Decision makers place items on the agenda only when technical reports call for change. B) Change is initiated based on client request. C) It is best to initiate change only when you have the support of the legislature. D) Change is necessary when items on the agenda are dated and ineffective.
Adolescents’ cognitive development is at what stage of development, according to Piaget?
a. Moral development thinking b. Self-reflective thinking c. Concrete thinking d. Formal operations