Generally Speaking, Nonconformity

question 24

Multiple Choice

Generally speaking, nonconformity:

• A) is usually admired by others in our culture.
• B) is highly adaptive.
• C) is highly maladaptive.
• D) may be either adaptive or maladaptive, depending on the situation.

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Definitions:

Anecdotal Evidence

Information based on personal accounts, observations, or stories rather than hard data or scientific research.

Observational Study

A research method where the investigator observes subjects and measures variables of interest without assigning treatments to the subjects.

Observational Study

A study where the researcher observes the outcome without manipulating any variables.

Experiment

An organized procedure to study something under controlled conditions.