Dodge Proposed That Low-Status Children Misinterpret the Social Intentions of Others

question 35

Multiple Choice

Dodge proposed that low-status children misinterpret the social intentions of others and are lacking in the following areas of social competence except

• A)searching for possible social responses.
• B)wanting to fit in with their peers.
• C)evaluating social situations.
• D)enacting social behaviors.

Recognize the ethical guidelines governing psychological research, including informed consent, confidentiality, and debriefing.

Identify the significance of control and experimental groups in research studies.

Understand the impact of demand characteristics and confounds on the validity of studies.

Comprehend the process and importance of peer review in the scientific community.

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Definitions:

Polygenic Inheritance

Refers to the contribution of a variety of genes—sometimes very many—to a particular trait.

Behavioral Traits

Characteristics of behavior that are consistent and observed in individuals across different situations.

Mutation

A change in the DNA sequence within a gene or chromosome of an organism resulting in the creation of a new character or trait not found in the parental type.

Genetic Material

Molecules inside cells that carry genetic information, primarily DNA or RNA, responsible for inheritance and guiding the development of organisms.