A Conceptual Replication Study, Which Supported a Previous United States-Based

question 13

Multiple Choice

A conceptual replication study, which supported a previous United States-based study on the association between self-associations and social behaviors, was just published. This study used a different method to assess social behavior and randomly sampled 50 people from the population in Canada, where the study was conducted. How might a cultural psychologist respond to the new article about this study?

• A)With enthusiasm, since replication studies are rare
• B)With skepticism, because this theory may not apply to more culturally diverse populations
• C)With skepticism, since this study used a small sample size
• D)With enthusiasm, because of the inclusion of one culturally diverse sample

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