Ryan Is Interested in Conducting a Family History Study

question 109

Multiple Choice

Ryan is interested in conducting a family history study. His focus is compulsive behaviors. His sample will consist of first-degree relatives. Therefore, Ryan's sample will probably consist of _____.

• A) families with adopted children
• B) families with biological children
• C) families with stepchildren
• D) families without children

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Definitions:

Cultural Artifacts

Objects, symbols, or practices that represent the shared knowledge, beliefs, and values of a culture.

Social Institutions

Established systems and structures within society that dictate certain patterns of behavior, such as family, education, government, or religion.

Stereotype

A widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing.

Prototype

Describes an early model or initial release of a product designed to test a concept or process, serving as a typical example of a category.