Question

which of the following is a limitation of sexuality research?
a the types of studies needed for sexuality research cannot establish cause and effect.
b the people who participate may not be good representatives of the general population.
c sexuality research must be done in person, which is often costly and artificial.
d most measures of sexual functioning in sex research lack reliability and validity.

Explanation:

In sexuality research, sampling bias is a common issue. Participants may not accurately represent the general population, affecting the generalizability of findings. Option A is not always true as some research methods can establish cause - effect. Option C is not a universal limitation as some research can be done remotely. Option D is an over - generalization as many measures have been developed with reliability and validity.

Answer:

B. The people who participate may not be good representatives of the general population.