A researcher is interested in studying self-esteem, self-concept, and body image in a group of
children under the age of 18. Which of the following concerns is most likely to be a reality?
A) Due to their stage of development, the researcher should expect that the adolescents may
be as, or more vulnerable to distress than the younger children.
B) Due to their stage of development, it is likely the youngest children in the study will be
more distressed, and the adolescents least stressed.
C) The adolescents, in particular, will not be concerned with how their results will be kept
confidential.
D) Because the study variables cannot be reliably assessed, the risks of this study outweigh
its benefits.
A
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