A Study That Focuses on the Description of the Relationship

question 86

Multiple Choice

A study that focuses on the description of the relationship between cognitive development and personality development is an example of

• A) a self-report study.
• B) an observational study.
• C) an experiment.
• D) a correlational study.

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Definitions:

Social Comparison

The process by which individuals evaluate their own abilities, achievements, and situations by comparing themselves to others.

McClelland's Learned Needs

A theory that suggests that human needs for achievement, affiliation, and power are acquired through life experiences.

Achievement Needs

An individual's need for achievement and success, often driving their motivation and behavior in professional and personal contexts.

Affiliation Needs

The human desire to belong to groups or to be associated with others, often for support or shared identity.