Based Upon Modern Research Evidence,which of the Following Best Characterizes

question 86

Multiple Choice

Based upon modern research evidence,which of the following best characterizes the development outcomes for children who are raised by homosexual versus heterosexual parents?

• A) They are equally likely to be psychologically well adjusted.
• B) They are less likely to become socially withdrawn during adolescence.
• C) They are equally likely to be academically successful, yet are more likely to show delays in emotional development.
• D) They are more likely to show delays in the development of a personal identity.

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Definitions:

Empiricism

A philosophical standpoint emphasizing that knowledge comes primarily from sensory experience.

John Locke

John Locke was a 17th-century English philosopher and physician, widely recognized as one of the most influential Enlightenment thinkers, particularly regarding his theories of mind, identity, and empiricism.

Experience

The accumulation of knowledge or skills that comes from direct participation in events or activities.

Controlled Observation

A research paradigm in which an observer standardizes the conditions of observation for all participants, often introducing specific manipulations and recording responses.