In Social Psychological Experiments, the Experimenter Tries To

question 28

Multiple Choice

In social psychological experiments, the experimenter tries to:

• A) create an exact duplicate of conditions found in the real world
• B) control conditions in natural, real-world situations
• C) create a functional equivalent to conditions found in the real world
• D) let the subject know what behavior is expected of him or her

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Definitions:

Infectious Disease

Illnesses caused by pathogens such as viruses, bacteria, fungi, or parasites that are contagious.

Life Expectancy

Life expectancy refers to the average period that a person is expected to live based on demographic factors such as the year of their birth, their current age, and other social factors.

Chronic Diseases

Long-lasting conditions that can be controlled but not always cured, affecting an individual's quality of life.

Infectious Diseases

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