Beginning in the 1920s, the Constancy with Which Same-Age Children

question 4

Multiple Choice

Beginning in the 1920s, the constancy with which same-age children were brought together in graded school classes, sports, and clubs ___________________.

• A) made the transition to adolescence easy for most children
• B) increased the importance of the peer group in socializing children
• C) made children more accepting of their parents
• D) reduced the self-esteem of most children

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Definitions:

Causal Relationships

The connection between two variables where one variable is found to directly influence or cause an effect on another.

Randomly Assign

The procedure of dispersing subjects into different groups in a study through a process that relies on random chance to ensure each participant has an equal opportunity to be assigned to any given group.

Experimental Field Studies

Research conducted in natural settings where variables are manipulated to observe their effects on real-life behavior.

Generalizability

The extent to which the results of a study can be applied or extended to other settings or groups.