A Researcher Has Recorded That on the Playground, Boys Are

question 41

Multiple Choice

A researcher has recorded that on the playground, boys are more likely to use physical aggression to get what they want, but that girls are more likely to use verbal aggression to get what they want.This researcher most likely employed a(n) ________ research method.

• A) observational
• B) archival
• C) experimental
• D) interview

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Definitions:

Personal Identity

The conception a person holds about themselves that evolves over time, influenced by experiences, values, and social connections.

Demographic Data

Information collected about populations or specific groups, including age, sex, income level, and education, which is used for statistical analyses.

Individuality

The unique characteristics and qualities that distinguish one person from another.

Self-Esteem

An individual’s subjective evaluation of their own worth, encompassing beliefs about oneself as well as emotional states, such as triumph, despair, pride, and shame.