In One Study, Investigators Had 10- and 13-Year-Olds and Their

question 68

Multiple Choice

In one study, investigators had 10- and 13-year-olds and their mothers and fathers choose courses for the children to take when they reached secondary school. Results showed that parents selected more __________ courses for daughters and more __________ courses for sons.

• A) language arts; science
• B) math; science
• C) science; social studies
• D) language arts; math

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Definitions:

Scientific Enterprise

The organized and systematic inquiry into natural phenomena and the quest for knowledge through experimentation and observation, leading to an understanding of the natural world.

Delivering Shock

Administering an electrical shock to an individual or animal, often used in psychological experiments to study behavior.

Obedience

Obedience refers to compliance with commands given by an authority figure, often studied in psychology to understand the extent and limits of social influence over behavior.

Orders Over The Telephone

A process where customers or clients place orders for products or services by speaking directly to a supplier or service provider over the phone.