What is the defining characteristic of experimental control? 

A. choosing a random sample
B. modifying the dependent variable
C. managing unrelated factors
D. eliminating directionality impacts


Answer: C

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a. They have poor socioemotional development. b. They have difficulties in gender-role development. c. They have a tendency to adopt a same-sex orientation. d. They develop in similar ways to children raised by heterosexual parents.

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To what extent is homosexual behavior "natural"? Research indicates that it occurs ____

a. among humans all over the world, as well as among other species b. among humans all over the world, though not among other species c. among humans only in a few parts of the world, though also among other species d. among humans only in a few parts of the world, and not among other species

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Bolger et al.(1989) first recognized and defined two specific types of stress contagion:

a. microsystems and macrosystems c. spillover and crossover b. gender and race d. socioeconomic level, and regional location

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People who work in skilled and semiskilled manual occupations tend to __________ than people in professional and technical occupations

A) marry later B) have more children C) have fewer children D) have children later

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