The Only Way Psychologists Can Establish Cause-And-Effect Relationships Through Research

question 38

Multiple Choice

The only way psychologists can establish cause-and-effect relationships through research is by carrying out a(n) _____.

• A)correlational research
• B)survey research
• C)experiment
• D)survey

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Definitions:

Biological Relatedness

A measure of genetic similarity between individuals, often used in the context of family and ancestry.

Stepfather

A man who is married to one's mother after the divorce or separation from one's biological or legal father and may assume a role in raising the child.

EEA

Stands for the Environment of Evolutionary Adaptedness, a concept in evolutionary psychology referring to the set of environmental conditions under which human cognitive abilities are presumed to have evolved.

Trait Function

A characteristic or quality ascribed to someone, often influencing their behavior or responses.