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Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Psychology practice

What was a main methodological limitation concerning the measurement of stressful life events in the Caspi et al. (2003) study?

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What was a main methodological limitation concerning the measurement of stressful life events in the Caspi et al. (2003) study?.

  1. A.Stressful life events were self-reported, leading to potential subjective bias in interpretation and recall.
  2. B.Only positive life events were considered, overlooking negative experiences.
  3. C.Stressful life events were experimentally induced, raising ethical concerns.
  4. D.The number of stressful life events was not quantified, making comparisons impossible.

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