The Question, "Should This Test Be Used for This Purpose

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Multiple Choice

The question, "Should this test be used for this purpose?,"

• A)is a technical question.
• B)is based on ethical and social issues.
• C)depends on research data.
• D)is a legal issue.

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Definitions:

Implicit

Implied or understood though not directly expressed; involving attitudes, beliefs, or reactions that are automatic and unconscious.

Conformity Studies

Research investigations that explore the extent to which individuals will change their behavior, attitudes, or beliefs to align with group norms.

Solomon Asch

A psychologist known for his research on conformity, including the famous Asch conformity experiments.

Stanford Prison Study

A psychological experiment conducted in 1971 by Philip Zimbardo at Stanford University, exploring the effects of perceived power, focusing on the struggle between prisoners and prison officers.