An Experimental Research Study That Has Random Assignment to a Control

question 61

True/False

An experimental research study that has random assignment to a control group and an experimental group is considered to be a "strong design."

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Definitions:

Robert Butler

An American gerontologist known for his work on aging and mental health, and for coining the term "ageism."

Slow-to-warm Babies

Refers to a temperamental category where infants are initially hesitant about new experiences but gradually become more comfortable with repeated exposure.

Thomas and Chess

Psychologists who developed a model categorizing infants into three types of temperament: easy, difficult, and slow-to-warm-up.

Continuity Theory

The theory suggesting that people need to maintain their desired level of involvement in society in order to maximize their sense of well-being and self-esteem.