Kara Is Doing Research About Development in Ethiopia of Children

question 130

Multiple Choice

Kara is doing research about development in Ethiopia of children from birth to age 2. When comparing her results to research findings of children in the U.S., Kara concludes that the Ethiopian children are deficient in motor skill and cognitive development. How might Kara's conclusions be flawed?

• A) Research based on narrow age ranges causes insufficient data to be gathered.
• B) Communities outside of Western culture have little idea of how to participate in a study.
• C) Research based on Western samples can lead to a narrow views of development that may not apply to other cultural contexts.
• D) Language barriers can contribute to inaccurate measurements of data across cultures.

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Definitions:

Justice

The moral and legal principle of fair and equitable treatment, often involving the administration of law according to ethical guidelines and societal standards.

Cognitive Development

The process of growth and change in intellectual/mental abilities such as thinking, reasoning, and understanding over the course of a person's life.

Carol Gilligan

A psychologist who criticized the male-centric views in moral development theory, emphasizing a care-based ethics contrasting with justice-based ethics.

Western European

Refers to the geographic and cultural region of Europe that includes countries such as France, Germany, and the United Kingdom, among others, with its own distinct historical and cultural identity.