Some Social Psychologists Use Deception in Their Research in Order

question 43

Multiple Choice

Some social psychologists use deception in their research in order to ________.

• A)encourage the minority slowness effect
• B)eliminate the need for informed consent before an experiment
• C)avoid the need to explain the purpose of the research in detail to participants
• D)prevent the purpose of the research from having an effect on participants' behavior
• E)discourage skepticism on the part of research participants

Recognize the importance and usage of exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis in scale development.

Acknowledge the significance of including both positively and negatively worded items in scale construction for balanced measurement.

Realize the importance of validation techniques such as item analysis, content analysis, and expert consultation.

Understand the role of validity (convergent, discriminant, empirical) in the context of scale development and the methods for establishing it.

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Definitions:

Present Value

It represents the discounted worth of future cash flows using a specific discount rate, highlighting the time value of money concept.

Capital Investment

Funds invested in a firm or enterprise for the purposes of furthering its business objectives.

Internal Rate

Refers to the rate of growth a project is expected to generate.

Return Method

A sales return approach where the selling price of returned goods is deducted from gross sales to calculate net sales.