Some Research (For Example, Gunner and Associates, 1992) Reveals That

question 102

Multiple Choice

Some research (for example, Gunner and associates, 1992) reveals that infants respond most adaptively to being left with an unfamiliar babysitter if the sitter

• A) assumes a "caretaker" role by first settling the infant and then pursuing her own interests
• B) largely ignores the infant and talks to friends on the phone
• C) assumes a "playmate" role by providing toys and playing with the baby
• D) dons strange clothing such as a clown outfit that will make the baby laugh and forget his anxieties

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Definitions:

Matched Pairs Design

A research design in which subjects are paired based on certain similarities, and each pair is treated differently to assess the effect of a variable.

Completely Randomized Design

An experimental design where all subjects are randomly assigned to treatments, ensuring each treatment is applied in an unbiassed way.

Five-point Scale

A measurement tool used in questionnaires to evaluate opinions or attitudes, often ranging from strongly agree to strongly disagree.

Blinding

A method in experimental design that prevents participants, experimenters, or both from knowing which intervention participants are receiving to reduce bias.