Much of the social science research that shaped developmental theories in the past has been done on a narrow sample of people. Which set of descriptors best identifies the narrow sampling?
A. Western, diverse levels of education and diverse economic strata
B. World-wide, culturally diverse, young, and poorly educated
C. World-wide, well-educated, wealthy, and industrialized
D. Western, educated, industrialized, rich, and democratic
Answer: D. Western, educated, industrialized, rich, and democratic
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