Larson's Study That Used the Experience Sampling Method Investigated Whether

question 95

Multiple Choice

Larson's study that used the experience sampling method investigated whether adolescents' moods varied as a function of whom they were with and whether the connection between mood and companionship changed with age. What were the primary results of the study?

• A) In general, adolescents' moods are generally most positive when they are with their friends, least positive when they are alone, and somewhere in between when they are with their family.
• B) Between grades 5 and 9, adolescents' moods while with friends become more positive, whereas their moods while with their family follow a curvilinear pattern.
• C) Both of these statements are true.
• D) Neither of these statements is true.

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