Psychologists Use the Scientific Method to Do Each of the Following

question 144

Multiple Choice

Psychologists use the scientific method to do each of the following except ________ what they study.

• A) predict
• B) describe
• C) control
• D) circumvent

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Definitions:

Absent Fathers

Fathers who are physically or emotionally unavailable to their children, affecting the child's development and family dynamics.

Racial Socialization

Parents teach their children to negotiate race-related barriers and experiences in a racially stratified society and to take pride in their ancestry.

Race-Related Barriers

Obstructions or hindrances faced by individuals based on their race, affecting opportunities, and access in society.

Ancestry

The lineage or historical lineage of a person, traced back through several generations, often influencing their cultural identity.