The Only Way to Determine Whether a Particular Factor Causes

question 80

Multiple Choice

The only way to determine whether a particular factor causes an event or a behavior is to:

• A) conduct an experiment.
• B) observe subjects in a naturalistic setting.
• C) tailor study techniques to the individual subject.
• D) determine if the event is correlated with environmental factors.

Understand the concept of terminal drop and its implications.

Recognize that development is a lifelong process, including the process of dying.

Understand the influence of peer behavior and perceptions on adolescents' engagement in risky activities.

Recognize the benefits of a strong ethnic identity on adolescents' adjustment, coping skills, and emotional/behavioral health.

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Definitions:

Marriage

A legally and socially sanctioned union between individuals that establishes rights and obligations between them.

CARDIA Study

The Coronary Artery Risk Development in Young Adults Study, a research project investigating the development and determinants of cardiovascular disease.

Coronary Artery

The Coronary Artery is any of the arteries that supply blood to the heart muscle, playing a critical role in heart health.

Diabetes

A metabolic disease characterized by high blood sugar levels over a prolonged period, which can lead to serious health problems if not managed properly.