A Major Disadvantage of Single-Subject Research Compared to Group Research

question 35

Multiple Choice

A major disadvantage of single-subject research compared to group research is that

• A) the method does not allow strong conclusions to be made concerning the factors controlling the dependent variable
• B) it is often difficult to control extraneous variables
• C) control must be shown both within a subject and also between the subjects
• D) subjects are too different from one another

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Definitions:

Power Distance

A cultural system emphasizing formality and greater difference in power among people.

Relationship Mobility

The degree to which individuals in a society feel free to choose and switch their interpersonal relationships and social groups.

Collectivistic Cultures

Societies where individuals prioritize the group's needs and goals over their own, emphasizing community, cooperation, and interdependence.

Power Distance

A cultural dimension that describes the extent to which individuals in a society accept and expect power to be distributed unequally.