Suppose You Are Interested in Knowing Whether There Are Gender

question 11

Multiple Choice

Suppose you are interested in knowing whether there are gender differences in suicide (i.e., whether one gender commits suicide more frequently than the other) . The only way to study this precise question would be to conduct ____.

• A)a true experiment using random assignment
• B)a quasi-experiment using no random assignment
• C)a field experiment using random assignment
• D)correlational research looking at archival data (existing data)

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Definitions:

Discipline

A method of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior, using punishment to correct disobedience.

Gender Constancy

The concept that one’s gender remains the same despite changes in appearance or behavior.

Kohlberg

Refers to Lawrence Kohlberg, who developed a theory on the stages of moral development in individuals, highlighting the progression from basic, self-centered ethics to higher-order thinking involving societal norms and justice.

Gender Fluidity

A gender identity that is not fixed and can change over time or vary in different situations, reflecting a dynamic understanding of gender.