A major strength of the longitudinal design is that researchers can
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examine relationships between early and later behaviors.
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Which best defines social desirability bias?
A. People shape their responses so that others will have positive impressions of them. B. People change their behavior because they are being observed. C. Researchers are likely to elicit positive behaviors from participants. D. Researchers are most likely to focus on participants they view positively.
According to Freud, what occurs during the phallic stage? How do boys differ from girls during this stage?
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Wanda is the mother of 16-year-old Shawna who recently gave birth to her first child. Both Shawna and the baby live with Wanda. How can Wanda help support her daughter and baby grandson?
A. take over caregiving responsibilities so Shawna can focus on schoolwork. B. share caregiving responsibilities, while also supporting Shawna's need for autonomy. C. use firm, strict discipline with Shawna and insist that she take full responsibility for the baby's care. D. require Shawna to work part-time, pay for half of the bills, and take the baby along on any social outings.
Which of the following statements best summarizes the research as to the causes of homosexuality?
A) The majority of teens who identify as homosexual report having been sexually abused as children. B) More and more research indicates that genetics plays a strong role in the development of sexual orientation. C) The research does not clearly point to either genetics or environment, but rather indicates that sexual orientation is a result of both genetic and environmental factors. D) The research clearly indicates that homosexual behaviors are a matter of choice.