An Experiment Is a Study in Which a Researcher

question 116

Multiple Choice

An experiment is a study in which a researcher:

• A)records dependent measures among members of naturally occurring groups (e.g. ,gender)and looks for systematic differences.
• B)observes the development of one or more variables in a group of individuals over time at regular intervals.
• C)measures the degree and direction of association between two variables.
• D)takes active control of an independent variable,manipulates it,and observes its effect on a dependent variable.

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Definitions:

Distinctiveness

A principle in social psychology that explains how individuals highlight and perceive the unique features of a person or an object in comparison to others.

Kelley's Attribution Theory

A psychological theory that explains how individuals infer the causes of their own and others' behavior based on observed evidence and situational factors.

Low Distinctiveness

A concept in attribution theory where an individual's behavior is similar across different situations, leading to internal attributions about the person's characteristics.

Kelley's Covariation

A model that suggests an individual's behavior is explained by situational factors or the individual's disposition, based on consistency, distinctiveness, and consensus.