An Extensive Survey Revealed That Children with Relatively High Self-Esteem

question 171

Multiple Choice

An extensive survey revealed that children with relatively high self-esteem tend to picture God as kind and loving,whereas those with lower self-esteem tend to perceive God as angry.The researchers concluded that the children's self-esteem had apparently influenced their views of God.This conclusion best illustrates the danger of

• A) failing to construct a scatterplot.
• B) generalizing from extreme examples.
• C) being influenced by a confounding variable.
• D) assuming that association proves causation.

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Definitions:

Reframing A Situation

The process of changing the perspective or interpretation of a scenario, often with the goal of viewing it in a more positive or constructive light.

Behavioral Resources

Assets or strategies an individual can draw upon to adjust behavior in order to achieve personal or social goals.

Multidimensional Concept

An idea or principle that has multiple aspects or factors contributing to its overall understanding.

Adapting

The process of adjusting or modifying oneself or one's actions to suit new conditions or environments.