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What is a limitation of case studies, as highlighted in the text?
What is a limitation of case studies, as highlighted in the text?
- They cannot be generalized to the broader population (correct)
- They offer too much information about individuals
- They are essential for studying group dynamics
- They are only suitable for studying exceptional gifts
What behavior did Charles Darwin observe in his son, William Erasmus, at the age of two years and three months?
What behavior did Charles Darwin observe in his son, William Erasmus, at the age of two years and three months?
- Gaze fixation on a candle
- Throwing books or sticks at those who offended him (correct)
- Ability to recognize a bright-colored tassel
- Sensitivity to cultural expectations
What is a potential bias in case studies, as mentioned in the text?
What is a potential bias in case studies, as mentioned in the text?
- Overemphasis on individual differences
- Inadequate protocols
- Lack of generalizability
- Cultural and parental expectations (correct)
Who is known for his work in developmental psychology and wrote about the development of his own children?
Who is known for his work in developmental psychology and wrote about the development of his own children?
What is a reason why case studies are essential, as mentioned in the text?
What is a reason why case studies are essential, as mentioned in the text?
What type of data collection method yields rich data suitable for qualitative analysis?
What type of data collection method yields rich data suitable for qualitative analysis?
Which method provides objective data when valid and reliable?
Which method provides objective data when valid and reliable?
What is a primary advantage of using longitudinal cohort designs?
What is a primary advantage of using longitudinal cohort designs?
What is a disadvantage of using cross-sectional methods?
What is a disadvantage of using cross-sectional methods?
Regarding ethical considerations in research, what is a crucial requirement from participants or their guardians?
Regarding ethical considerations in research, what is a crucial requirement from participants or their guardians?
