Although a Research Study Only Has Volunteers Who Are Students

question 46

True/False

Although a research study only has volunteers who are students, it's acceptable to generalize to all people.

Acknowledge the factors contributing to variations in human brain size and cognitive abilities.

Comprehend the impact of social structures and language on human evolution.

Understand the implications of genetic diversity and population movements on modern human variation.

Grasp methods used in paleoanthropology to distinguish between species and understand their behaviors.

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Definitions:

Perceived Behavioral Control

An individual's belief in their capability to execute behaviors necessary to produce specific performance attainments.

Subjective Norms

The perceived social pressure to engage or not engage in a specific behavior.

Objective Norms

Standards of behavior that are based on observable actions in a society or group, rather than subjective opinions or beliefs.

Attitude Inoculation

A technique used to make people resistant to attempts to change their attitudes, analogous to how vaccination works to prevent illness.