What Is the Best Research Method for Determining Whether One

question 57

Multiple Choice

What is the best research method for determining whether one variable has a causal influence on another?

• A)a longitudinal study
• B)an experiment
• C)a correlational study
• D)a quasi-experiment

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Definitions:

Egocentrism

The cognitive inability to understand or assume any perspective other than one's own, commonly seen in early childhood development.

Piaget

Swiss psychologist known for his pioneering work in child development and his theory of cognitive development explaining how children acquire knowledge.

Theory of Mind

The cognitive ability to understand that others have beliefs, desires, and intentions that are different from one's own.

Piaget

Swiss psychologist known for his pioneering work in child development and his theory of cognitive development stages.