One Research Study Stated That "Daughters of Divorced Parents Are

question 20

Multiple Choice

One research study stated that "daughters of divorced parents are hypothesized to exhibit higher levels of promiscuity than sons of divorced parents" (Cooney, 1994) . In this study, the independent variable is best described as ______.

• A) divorced parents
• B) level of promiscuity
• C) gender of child
• D) daughters

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Definitions:

Conduct Disorder

A mental disorder diagnosed in childhood or adolescence characterized by persistent patterns of behavior that violate the rights of others and societal norms.

Reward

A beneficial and reinforcing stimulus or outcome, often used as a means to incentivize particular behaviors or decisions.

Punishment

A process or action that decreases the likelihood of a behavior occurring again by presenting an unpleasant response to the behavior.

Oppositional Defiant

A disorder marked by a persistent pattern of angry, defiant, and vindictive behavior towards authority figures.