What Method Should Be Used to Test a Theory Concerning

question 44

Multiple Choice

What method should be used to test a theory concerning only one society?

• A) within-culture comparison
• B) regional controlled comparison
• C) cross-cultural research
• D) historical research

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Definitions:

Ecological Systems Theory

A framework proposing that individual development is influenced by different levels of environmental systems.

Macrosystem

In the context of Ecological Systems Theory, it represents the broader cultural conditions, beliefs, values, customs, and laws that influence an individual's development.

DSM-5

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition; a handbook used by healthcare professionals as the authoritative guide to diagnose mental disorders.

Substance Abuse

The harmful or hazardous use of psychoactive substances, including alcohol and illicit drugs, leading to addiction or dependency.