Dr. Brady studies parenting practices and childhood dispositions. He has found a relationship between the two variables, and concludes that if parents treat their children with warmth and care, then their children will be well-adjusted and emotionally healthy. What problem would be associated with Dr. Brady's conclusion?
a. The post hoc fallacy
b. Bidirectional influences
c. Cohort effects
d. Confirmation bias
Answer: b. Bidirectional influences
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