How and Why Is Gender Important in Research? What Are

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How and why is gender important in research? What are some of the problems in research that involve gender? How about race and ethnicity? How should a research take account of race and ethnicity when planning research?

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Definitions:

Reflexes

Involuntary and automatic responses to stimuli, which are present at birth and signal the newborn's neurological development and functioning.

Physically Handicapped

Refers to individuals who have impairments or disabilities that limit physical function, which may involve mobility, coordination, or dexterity challenges.

Developing Normally

A term used to describe when an individual's physical, emotional, cognitive, and social development follows the expected pattern for their age.

Sensorimotor Stages

The first stage of Piaget's theory of cognitive development, spanning from birth to approximately age 2, where infants learn about the world through their senses and motor actions.