A development psychologist wants to study the influences that affect the outcomes of Minnesota children. For example, one of the participants in her study is Sofia who grew up in Minnesota, and is the daughter of Mexican immigrants. Sofia is healthy, bright and outgoing. Her family has taught Sofia to value work and self-discipline. Although some of Sofia's extended family members and neighbors worry about the cost of college, she thinks it will be worth it. In order to better understand all the influences that affect Sofia's decision to attend college the developmental psychologist will __________________________________.