Suppose You Interview a Group of People Who Were 9th

question 170

Multiple Choice

Suppose you interview a group of people who were 9th graders in 2009. If you believe they represent a "typical" population of people growing up in the United States at this time, you would expect that about ____ of these students would have had sexual intercourse.

• A) 5%
• B) 15%
• C) 33%
• D) 50%

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Definitions:

Research

The systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources to establish facts and reach new conclusions.

Shy

A temperament or personality trait characterized by feelings of nervousness or discomfort in social situations.

Inhibited

Being restrained or held back in actions, thoughts, or feelings, often due to anxiety or social norms.

Kagan

Jerome Kagan is a psychologist known for his work on the development of children’s cognition and temperament.