A Bias of the Longitudinal Dunedin Multidisciplinary Health and Development

question 79

Multiple Choice

A bias of the longitudinal Dunedin Multidisciplinary Health and Development Study is that it is testing:

• A) people who are worse off than the typical person.
• B) people who are elite or better off than the typical person.
• C) people from an unusual nation.
• D) people who are now middle aged.

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Definitions:

Homogenizing Effects

The process by which dominant cultures or ideas begin to diminish or eliminate cultural differences, leading to a more uniform or similar society.

Modernization Theorists

Scholars who focus on the process and impact of modernization, typically emphasizing the transition from traditional to modern societies and its effects.

Multinational Corporations

Large business organizations that operate in multiple countries, often exerting significant economic and political influence in the global market.

Authoritarian Governments

Political systems characterized by strong central power and limited political freedoms, where dissent is often not tolerated and control is maintained through various means.