Which of the Following Is Not a Guideline for Determining

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a guideline for determining if research has value?

• A) Is the research useful
• B) Can alternative explanations be ruled out
• C) Was the research conducted by Ph D researchers
• D) Is correlation separated from causation

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Definitions:

Social Referencing

A process by which infants and young children look to their caregivers or others in their environment to gauge how they should react to a given situation, person, or object, especially in unfamiliar settings.

Self-conscious Emotions

Emotions that require self-awareness and reflection, such as embarrassment, pride, shame, and guilt, often developing in the context of social interactions.

Social Smile

A smile that is socially motivated, typically in response to another person, used as a basic act of social communication.

Cognitive Competence

The ability to think logically, make decisions, solve problems, and adapt to new situations.