The Text Used Recent Exploratory Research Studies Around Text Messaging

question 7

Multiple Choice

The text used recent exploratory research studies around text messaging to illustrate efforts to affect which social issue?

• A)improve relationships between parents and adolescents
• B)change attitudes toward promoting physical activity among adolescents
• C) improve written language and spelling abilities
• D) reduce feelings of isolation among adolescents by setting up a "texting hotline"

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Definitions:

Obesity Model

A conceptual framework used to understand the causes, effects, and treatments of obesity.

Dependent Variable

In an experiment, the variable being tested and measured, which is expected to change as a result of manipulations of the independent variable.

Social Desirability Bias

The tendency of respondents to answer questions in a manner that will be viewed favorably by others.

Honesty Survey

A method of collecting data which relies on the self-reported truthfulness of participants regarding sensitive or personal issues.