Dr White Reads About a New Theory That States That

question 22

Multiple Choice

Dr. White reads about a new theory that states that depression is caused by increased levels of estrogen in the womb. To test this theory, she conducted a study comparing the level of estrogen in amniotic fluid in individuals who were later diagnosed with depression with the level of those who did not develop depression. Dr. White found no differences between the groups in estrogen levels in the amniotic fluid.
Another depression researcher reads Dr. White's findings. This new researcher is LEAST likely to:

• A)conduct a similar study with improved research design.
• B)design a new study to ask a slightly different research question.
• C)reject the theory of what causes depression.
• D)conduct the same study in a different sample of depressed patients.

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Definitions:

Proximal Parenting

Caregiving practices that involve being physically close to the baby, with frequent holding and touching.

Decentralized Day Care

A childcare approach where services are spread out across multiple locations or provided in smaller, community-based settings as opposed to one centralized facility.

Nonfamilial Day Care

Child care provided outside of the family setting, often by professionals, in facilities like daycare centers or preschools.

Proximal Parenting

A style of parenting that involves close physical and emotional contact between the parent and child, emphasizing attachment and responsiveness.