(Scenario II) Suppose That a Research Paper Claimed the Friendships

question 99

Multiple Choice

(Scenario II) Suppose that a research paper claimed the friendships transgender people have with other transgender people are generally always beneficial, whereas the friendships they have with cisgender people are generally always detrimental. Galupo et al. (2014) read this paper and thought "Is it really always this way?" and then decided to conduct their study described in Scenario II. Of the four hypothesis-generating strategies described in your text, which did they appear to use?

• A) introspection
• B) exception to the rule
• C) matter of degree
• D) change the directionality

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Definitions:

Defense Mechanism

Psychological strategies unconsciously used to protect oneself from anxiety arising from unacceptable thoughts or feelings.

Overusing

The excessive or improper use of something, which can lead to undesirable effects or depletion of resources.

Behavior

The actions or reactions of an individual, in response to external or internal stimuli, visible to others.

Unresolved Anger

Persistent feelings of anger that have not been adequately addressed or processed, potentially leading to negative emotional, physical, and social consequences.