Donald Was Raised with a Father Who Was a Workaholic

question 30

Multiple Choice

Donald was raised with a father who was a workaholic and paid little attention to his son. When Donald decided to talk with his father about his childhood, he was not satisfied with the results. What Donald needs to remember is that:  

• A)he has the power to bring about change in the other person if only he tries hard enough. 
• B)he needs to take a passive stance and hope that his dad will change as he gets older. 
• C)he should seek counseling and focus on how his dad is not meeting his expectations. 
• D)he has the power to bring about change if he focuses on his own changes.

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Definitions:

Experimental Condition

In research, it refers to the specific environment or set of variables that participants are exposed to, allowing scientists to study the effects of these variables on behavior or performance.

Independent Variable

The variable in an experiment that is manipulated or changed by the researcher to observe its effect on the dependent variable.

Experimenter's Friendly Smile

A variable in psychological experiments that can influence participants' responses, potentially introducing bias.

Cold Demeanor

A behavior characterized by emotional detachment, aloofness, or a lack of warmth in interactions with others.