An Example of a Typical Age Norm in the U

question 2

Multiple Choice

An example of a typical age norm in the U.S.is that ______.

• A)teenagers are too young to date
• B)middle-aged men often experience mid-life crises
• C)elderly people are bad drivers
• D)children are expected to leave the parental home at 18

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Definitions:

Mood Disturbance

Any disruption or imbalance in one's normal mood state, which can include conditions such as depression or bipolar disorder.

Efficacy

The ability to produce a desired or intended result; typically used in the context of the effectiveness of a treatment or intervention.

Effectiveness

The degree to which something achieves its desired outcome or goal under specific conditions.

External Validity

The extent to which the results of a study can be generalized to other situations and to other people outside of the experimental setting.