After conducting a qualitative, participant observation research on gang members, Dr. Chambers creates a theory suggesting mechanisms that may lead to gang membership. This situation is an example of
a) Testing hypotheses
b) Theory driving design
c) Grounded theory
d) Applied research
Correct Answer: c
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Nakyla is a young girl who is often anxious and unhappy. At times she has very low self-esteem and is very fearful of new social situations. Which of the following parenting styles is Nakyla most likely a product of?
a. authoritative parenting b. authoritarian parenting c. permissive parenting d. disengaged parenting
In terms of the relationship between sex and identity development, research
a. supports Erikson's notion that women develop their identities in conjunction with intimate relationships. b. suggests that women develop identities before meaningful relationships. c. refutes Erikson by finding that men and women develop identities in similar ways. d. finds that women are more identity diffused while men are more identity foreclosed.