The Blocking of Goal-Directed Behavior Is Called

question 58

Multiple Choice

The blocking of goal-directed behavior is called:

• A)instrumental aggression.
• B)hostile aggression.
• C)frustration.
• D)displacement.

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Definitions:

Reverse Control Groups

An experimental design element where the groups are reversed to check the effect of the independent variable in a new set of conditions or with different subjects.

Experimenter Bias

A form of bias introduced by the experimenter whose expectations about the outcome of the experiment can be subtly communicated to the participants.

Subject Bias

A form of bias introduced into scientific or experimental research by participants' expectations, treatment, or response to the knowledge that they are being observed.

Sampling Effect

A statistical effect in which the observed variability is not representative of the underlying population due to the sample size or method of selection.