When a group of people are chosen to represent a larger population and are asked about their attitudes, behaviors, or thinking on a given topic, this is considered __________ research.
A. ethnographic
B. case study
C. experimental
D. survey
Answer: D
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A. the cephalocaudal principle B. the proximodistal principle C. experience D. maturation
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a. Reveal lower levels of anxiety and depression b. Can care for more children without being overly stressed c. Both of the above d. Neither of the above
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a. ?mistrust b. ?guilt c. ?role confusion d. ?stagnation