Which of the Following Sources Is Most Likely to Provide

question 88

Multiple Choice

Which of the following sources is most likely to provide the most scientifically rigorous and accurate information?

• A) a non-randomized clinical trial with 15,000 subjects
• B) a randomized clinical trial with 15,000 subjects
• C) an epidemiological study with 15,000 subjects
• D) an endorsement of a product by a movie star
• E) a report on a study presented by a news organization

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Definitions:

Developmental Sequences

The predictable order in which children typically develop skills or achieve milestones across various domains such as physical, social, or cognitive.

Piaget

A theorist known for his work in developmental psychology, particularly in the study of children's cognitive development.

Moral Realism

The first stage in Piaget’s cognitive-developmental theory of moral development. In this stage, children judge acts as moral when they conform to authority or to the rules of the game. Morality is perceived as embedded in the structure of the universe.

Autonomous Morality

The second stage in Piaget’s cognitive-developmental theory of moral development. In this stage, children base moral judgments on the intentions of the wrongdoer more so than on the amount of damage done. Social rules are viewed as agreements that can be changed.