Even Though Most Adolescents Get Along Relatively Well with Their

question 22

Multiple Choice

Even though most adolescents get along relatively well with their parents, some parents and teenagers do appear to struggle with their relationships. Teens who report more conflict with parents are often more likely to have problems with school misconduct and antisocial behaviour. However, when interpreting this result, it is very important to remember that the ___________.

• A)research conducted so far has focused exclusively on adolescents in the United States so we don't yet know if similar patterns exist in other cultures
• B)researchers in these studies have not been kept blind to the participants' condition, which limits the validity of the research
• C)correlation does not equal causation and it is difficult to tell what factor is causal in this relationship
• D)methods utilized in this research are very susceptible to experimenter expectancy effects

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Definitions:

Asch Experiment

A series of psychological experiments conducted by Solomon Asch studying if and how individuals yielded to or defied a majority group.

Groupthink

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Binge Drinking

The consumption of an excessive amount of alcohol in a short period, often defined as five or more drinks for men, and four or more for women, in about two hours.

Symbolic Interactionism

A theoretical framework in sociology that focuses on the ways individuals interpret and give meaning to social interactions, emphasizing the role of symbols and language.