As a Result of Reading Several Research Articles on the Long-Term

question 19

Multiple Choice

As a result of reading several research articles on the long-term effects of daycare, a state legislature passes a new law mandating that all daycare providers modify their practices to be in concordance with this research. This action reflects

• A) how research can affect social policy
• B) the benefits of doing meta-analytic research
• C) the importance of longitudinal studies
• D) why correlational research is superior in some ways to experimental research

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Definitions:

Influence

The capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something.

Hersey-Blanchard

This refers to the Situational Leadership Model developed by Paul Hersey and Kenneth Blanchard, which suggests that successful leadership is achieved by selecting the right leadership style, which is contingent on the level of the followers' maturity.

Participating

In a management context, the act of involving individuals or groups in the decision-making process to ensure a wide range of viewpoints and contributions.

Delegating

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