Why Can We Not Draw Firm Conclusions from Most Research

question 43

Multiple Choice

Why can we not draw firm conclusions from most research on parenting style and children's behavior?​

• A)Psychologists have not devised ways to categorize parenting style.
• B)​The research is correlational and not experimental.
• C)​The effects are small and cannot be replicated.
• D)​Different parenting styles seem to lead to differences in children's behavior.

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Definitions:

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Amygdala

A region of the brain involved in experiencing emotions, such as fear and pleasure, and in forming emotional memories.

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