Asked by Rachel Smith on May 24, 2024
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Kara is doing research about development in Ethiopia of children from birth to age 2. When comparing her results to research findings of children in the U.S., Kara concludes that the Ethiopian children are deficient in motor skill and cognitive development. How might Kara's conclusions be flawed?
A) Research based on narrow age ranges causes insufficient data to be gathered.
B) Communities outside of Western culture have little idea of how to participate in a study.
C) Research based on Western samples can lead to a narrow views of development that may not apply to other cultural contexts.
D) Language barriers can contribute to inaccurate measurements of data across cultures.
Motor Skill
The ability to perform movements and actions using the muscle systems, especially those requiring coordination and control.
Cognitive Development
The progression of learning and acquisition of problem-solving skills, thinking, reasoning, and understanding from childhood through adulthood.
Cultural Contexts
The environment of beliefs, practices, norms, and values that surround and shape the behavior of individuals within a specific culture.
- Recognize the influence of cultural context on developmental outcomes and research findings.
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Learning Objectives
- Recognize the influence of cultural context on developmental outcomes and research findings.
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