The Results May Not Generalize to All Parents Due to the Small

question 18

Multiple Choice

The results may not generalize to all parents due to the small size of the sample and the use of a convenience, rather than a probability sample. This statement would best fit in which of the following elements of a research study conclusion?

• A) Limitations of the study
• B) Implications and suggestions for practice
• C) Summary of major results
• D) The researcher's personal reflections about the meaning of the data

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Definitions:

Marcia

A reference to James Marcia's theory on identity status, addressing the processes of exploration and decision making that lead to various identity outcomes in adolescence.

Erikson

Erik Erikson, a German-American developmental psychologist and psychoanalyst known for his theory on the psychological development of human beings, including the concept of identity crisis.

Autonomy versus Shame and Doubt

A stage in Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development where toddlers learn to exercise will and do things independently, leading to a sense of autonomy, or they doubt their abilities, leading to feelings of shame and doubt.

Industry versus Inferiority

Erikson's fourth stage of psychosocial development, where children learn to master tasks and develop a sense of competency or inadequacy based on their successes or failures.