A psychologist reports that authoritative parents tend to have well-behaved children.Before we conclude that parenting style influences children's personality,what should we check?
A)Are the results similar for older children?
B)Are the results the same in all parts of the country?
C)Are the results similar for less-educated parents?
D)Are the results similar for adopted children?

Question

A psychologist reports that authoritative parents tend to have well-behaved children.Before we conclude that parenting style influences children's personality,what should we check?​
A)Are the results similar for older children?
B)​Are the results the same in all parts of the country?
C)​Are the results similar for less-educated parents?
D)​Are the results similar for adopted children?

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

To conclude causation, it's important to check if the results hold true across different contexts, such as for adopted children, to rule out genetic influences.

A Psychologist Reports That Authoritative Parents Tend to Have Well-Behaved