The Correlational Nature of the Research on the Influence of Friendships

question 66

Multiple Choice

The correlational nature of the research on the influence of friendships on children's aggressive and disruptive behavior makes it difficult to know whether results reflect

• A) individual selection or socialization.
• B) active participation or individual selection.
• C) socialization or peer influence.
• D) peer influence or self-management.

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Definitions:

Duress

Compulsion, force, or pressure to perform an act against one's will.

Wrongful Act

Any action that infringes on the rights of another or is illegal, leading to potential legal liability.

Tort

A wrongful act in a civil context that results in harm or loss for the affected individual, thereby establishing legal accountability for the one committing the act.

Arm's-Length Transaction

A deal made by parties freely and independently of each other, and without some special relationship, such as a familial tie, that might taint the transaction.