A couple already has five sons and they would very much like to have a little girl in their family. What information would a doctor most likely give to this couple who would like to determine the sex of their next child?
a. Hormone therapy prior to conception is the most effective method.
b. Ovulation detectors and special douches are effective in 96% of cases on record.
c. Current medical interventions often cause birth defects.
d. Medical interventions can sort sperm into X- or Y-bearing groups
D
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The theory that posits that moral behavior is constructed from an individual's interactions with the environment is the
A. social domain theory. B. social constructivist theory. C. sociocultural theory. D. social interactionist theory.
During a Family Night discussion, one of the parents in the group says, "You have a cook here at the center, don't you? I really think you should insist that they completely stop using any oil when they prepare food for the children. My husband just had a heart attack, and the doctor says one of the things that made him sick was too many fatty foods!" According to the text, which response would
be most appropriate? a. "Well, I can see you are very concerned, but a little fat is good for you. You know, many vitamins come dissolved in fat so we need to eat some of it. b. "I can see you're really worried about him. I was going to ask you how he was getting along." c. "I know what you mean, but we have to abide by the Department of Agriculture's regulations because they give us money for the food program, and they require that we serve butter." d. "I can see you're really concerned about the danger to the children. Let me discuss it with the Parent Advisory board and get back to you."
Which of the following is most likely a statement made by a quantitative researcher?
a. Let's follow the groups for the course of the project and take notes about their social interactions and dialogues. b. Let's conduct some focus groups with college students about the types of cooperative learning they have encountered in their schooling. c. Let's compare unit test scores of those who were placed in cooperative groups and those who were not. d. Let's enroll in a course that uses cooperative groups and observe the nature of the instruction from a student perspective.