What Is One of the Main Problems Faced by Researchers

question 43

Multiple Choice

What is one of the main problems faced by researchers who want to test their theories cross-culturally?

• A) Basic psychological processes inevitably differ from culture to culture.
• B) Ethical laws often prohibit psychologists from studying phenomena in all cultures.
• C) Variables may have to be changed so that their meaning is understood in the same way across cultures.
• D) Because experimental social psychology is historically an American enterprise, it is difficult to secure funding for cross-cultural research.

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Definitions:

Cooperative Play

A stage of play development where children engage in play activities with others, working towards a common goal or activity.

Common Goal

A common goal is an objective shared by a group or individuals, motivating collective effort towards its achievement.

Parallel Play

A stage of play in young children where they play next to each other but do not interact or play together.

Sociodramatic Play

Make-believe play in which children act out roles and themes.