Dr Smith Wants to Study Differences in Gender-Specific Interactions of Adults

question 16

Multiple Choice

Dr Smith wants to study differences in gender-specific interactions of adults with small infants. For this purpose she will conduct a Baby X study and note how adults interact with the child. What kind of test is Dr Smith most likely to use in this study?

• A) Adults will be placed in a room with gender-specific toys and then introduced to either a male or a female child. Their toy selection and interactions are being recorded.
• B) Adults will observe a child of unknown gender playing and will be asked to describe the child.
• C) Adults will be asked to recall how they play with their own children at home
• D) Adults will be asked to recall how their own parents played with them at home.

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