Much of the social science research that shaped developmental theories in the past has been done on a narrow sample of people.Which set of descriptors best identifies the narrow sampling?
A)Western,diverse levels of education and diverse economic strata
B)World-wide,culturally diverse,young,and poorly educated
C)World-wide,well-educated,wealthy,and industrialized
D)Western,educated,industrialized,rich,and democratic

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The set of descriptors that best identifies the narrow sampling is "Western, educated, industrialized, rich, and democratic" (WEIRD). This is due to the fact that much of the social science research that has informed developmental theories in the past has been conducted in Western, industrialized societies, with participants who are relatively wealthy and highly educated. This limits the generalizability of these theories to other cultures and societies where these characteristics may not be present. Option A, B, and C are incorrect as they do not accurately describe the narrow sampling referred to in the question.

Much of the Social Science Research That Shaped Developmental Theories