Which Statement Describes the Major Limitation Social Scientists Faced While

question 68

Multiple Choice

Which statement describes the major limitation social scientists faced while conducting research for the NICHD Study of Early Child Care?

• A)Research on young children is rarely consistent.
• B)The sample size of the study was too small to be generalizable.
• C)Research conducted in a laboratory setting does not accurately predict real life.
• D)The participants were not randomly assigned into child-care groups.

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Definitions:

Drive Reduction

A theory in psychology suggesting that motivation arises from the desire to reduce internal tension caused by unmet biological needs, such as hunger or thirst.

Social Motive

Refers to the underlying reasons that drive individuals to engage in various social behaviors.

Hunger

A physical sensation caused by the body's need for nutrients, leading to the desire to eat.

Drive Reduction

A theory in psychology suggesting that behavior is motivated by the desire to reduce internal drives, such as hunger or thirst, to return to a state of homeostasis.