Laoghaire and Ryu Are Research Assistants in a Developmental Psychology

question 15

Multiple Choice

Laoghaire and Ryu are research assistants in a developmental psychology laboratory.They are to watch several hours' worth of video footage and code the various interactions.Laoghaire codes tapes 1 to 25 while Ryu codes tapes 26 to 50.When they are finished,they switch tapes so that Laoghaire can code tapes 26 to 50 and Ryu can code tapes 1 to 25.Neither is allowed to see how the other is coding until all the tapes have been coded by both of them.If Laoghaire and Ryu code in a similar fashion,the coding measurement will have

• A) interjudge reliability.
• B) internal consistency.
• C) content validity.
• D) longevity.

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Definitions:

Group Task

A collaborative effort where individuals come together to achieve a specified goal or complete a project.

Less Effort

Refers to situations or tasks that require minimal physical or mental exertion.

Groupthink

A psychological phenomenon where the desire for harmony in a decision-making group results in an irrational or dysfunctional decision outcome.

Highly Cohesive Group

A group characterized by a strong sense of belonging and unity among its members, often leading to higher levels of cooperation and achievement.