Some researchers have modified Piaget's methods to assess adolescent formal operational
thought. For example, researchers have presented early and late adolescents social dilemmas
that are relevant (e.g.
, not being invited to birthday party) and less relevant (e.g., avoiding a
tax audit). Briefly describe the differences between early and late adolescent thought in this
type of study.
What will be an ideal response?
Early adolescents will not display formal thinking in either situation, older adolescents
will only pass the relevant tasks.
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Simple random sampling:
A. guarantees that your sample will be representative of the population. B. is more difficult to carryout than more sophisticated sampling techniques. C. does not guarantee that your sample will be representative of the population. D. works better than more sophisticated sampling techniques to help ensure a representative sample.
Catastrophic thinking reduces the pain experience.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)