CASE STUDY 27.3 CHILDREN ON THE GO

question 42

Multiple Choice

CASE STUDY 27.3
CHILDREN ON THE GO
For Questions , use the following narrative
Narrative: Case study 27.3 summary
The researchers of this study concluded that children who move often are 35 percent more likely to fail a grade and 77 percent more likely to have behavioral problems than children whose families move rarely.These results were based on a nationwide study of 9,915 youngsters aged 6-17."High movers" were defined as those who had moved at least 6 times.High movers were 1.35 times more likely to have failed a grade and 1.77 times more likely to have developed at least four frequent behavioral problems (ranging from depression to impulsiveness to destructiveness) .The results were adjusted for poverty, single parenting, belonging to a racial minority, and having parents with less than a high school education.

-{Case study 27.3 narrative} This was most likely what type of observational study?

• A)A prospective study.
• B)A retrospective study.
• C)A matched-pairs study.
• D)None of the above.

---

Definitions:

Prosocial Behaviour

Acts that are positively valued by society.

Payoff

The return or result obtained from an investment or action, often used in the context of games, economics, and decision-making.

Nature-Nurture Controversy

The nature-nurture controversy is an ongoing debate concerning the relative contributions of genetic inheritance (nature) and environmental factors (nurture) to human development.

Prosocial Behaviour

Positive actions that benefit others, including kindness, sharing, and helping behaviors.