You Meet a Number of Students in a Graduate Program

question 32

Multiple Choice

You meet a number of students in a graduate program studying intimate relationships.The students describe their research to you.Which of the following students is conducting descriptive research?

• A) Ahmed,who is investigating whether couples who cohabit before marriage have less conflict as newlyweds than couples who do not cohabit before marriage
• B) Jeremy,who is interested in marital satisfaction following the birth of the first child
• C) Humpreet,who is studying whether violations of expectations about the division of household chores lead to a decline in relationship satisfaction
• D) All of the students are conducting descriptive research.

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Definitions:

Thyroid

A gland in the neck that produces hormones regulating the body's metabolic rate as well as heart and digestive function.

Anterior Neck

The front part of the neck, which includes structures such as the throat, thyroid gland, and lymph nodes.

Pituitary

A small, pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain, responsible for releasing hormones that regulate various bodily functions.

Parathyroid

Small glands located in the neck that regulate calcium levels in the body by producing parathyroid hormone.