Explain why researchers interested in human development study different cultures. Give an example of a research question that would benefit from a multicultural comparison
What will be an ideal response
Researchers interested in human development study different cultures in order to
allow them to notice when patterns are universal and to provide insights into the
effects of different environments. Examples will vary, but students should provide an
example that demonstrates one of these purposes.
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According to John B. Watson, psychology is the study of
a. the mind b. conscious experience c. mental states d. behavior e. our nervous systems
When are negative results important?
a) When questions are raised about the ethics of an investigation b) When questions are raised about the use of costly treatments c) When questions are raised about the importance of a treatment d) When questions are raised about the generality of findings