The Following Is Not One of the Reasons That It

question 11

Multiple Choice

The following is not one of the reasons that it is difficult to establish a causal link between psychosocial factors and cancer onset: ________.

• A) The long delay between the development of and the detection of cancer obscures causal links between psychosocial factors and cancer onset
• B) While cancer patients who are asked to recall past life events remember these events consistently, this is not indicative of a causal link
• C) It is possible that the disease was present before and during stressful life events
• D) The use of retrospective research designs can limit our ability to make causal conclusions

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Definitions:

Biographical Anonymity

Ensuring that individuals' identities are not disclosed in research findings, protecting their privacy and confidentiality.

Laud Humphreys

An American sociologist known for his research into sexual behavior and for his controversial study of anonymous male homosexual acts in public places.

Ethical

Pertaining to or dealing with morals or the principles of morality; concerning right and wrong behavior.

Independent Variable

In research, a variable that is manipulated or changed by the researcher to observe its effects on the dependent variable.