An investigator measures the peer friendships of 7th- 8th-, and 9th-grade students, then takes similar measures of the same students one year and two years later. This approach is known as a(n) _____ study
A) cross-sectional
B) repetitional
C) sequential
D) experimental
Answer: C
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a. is a uniquely human weakness b. Primarily asocial and cultural phenomenon c. Existed even withoutsocial and cultural influences. d. biological, social, and cultural.
If you are interacting with a person from another culture, which of the following would NOT be good advice?
a. It is wise to remember that you may easily misunderstand the emotional expressions of a person from another culture. b. It is important to realize that the vast majority of facial expressions are universal and shown the same way around the world. c. Knowing the social context in which an expression occurs helps clarify its meaning. d. It is important to realize that verbal messages can be modified by the addition of a facial expression, such as a smile.
Which of the following concepts has led to laws that grant some of the protections of marriage to gay men and lesbian women who cohabit in committed relationships?
A. free union B. free love C. domestic partnership D. open relationship
When you feel fear, you may feel anything from apprehension to sheer terror, which illustrates that
a. fear is a stimulus motive. b. fear, like all emotions, can vary in intensity. c. fear is a mixture of surprise and sadness. d. the type of fear one feels depends on his or her personality.