Juanita Is a Social Psychologist Who Is Interested in Studying

question 61

Multiple Choice

Juanita is a social psychologist who is interested in studying aggressive behaviours in crowd settings.She observed this crowd behaviour when two people got stabbed in the aftermath of a playoff victory celebration for Edmonton Oilers fans that turned into a riot in 2006.She designs an experiment where she has defined her "crowd" as 30 people in a small classroom who are watching a hockey game.The way in which her experimental variable relates to the theoretical concept of "crowd" pertains to

• A)how the variable is tested.
• B)what the hypothesis about crowds is.
• C)how the variable is operationalized.
• D)whether she can infer correlation or causation.

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Definitions:

Fake Smile

A facial expression that simulates smiling without genuinely feeling emotions typically associated with happiness.

Biologically Based

Pertaining to traits, behaviors, or conditions that have a foundation in genetic or physiological characteristics.

Culturally Specific

Adhering or relating to the unique traditions, values, beliefs, and practices of a particular culture or society.

Expressions of Pride

Refers to nonverbal and verbal actions demonstrating a positive evaluation of oneself or achievements, often involving posture, gestures, and speech.