When Participants Are Randomly Assigned to Levels of the Independent

question 38

Multiple Choice

When participants are randomly assigned to levels of the independent variable in an experiment to control for individual differences as an extraneous variable, this is called ______.

• A) chance assignment
• B) arbitrary assignment
• C) haphazard assignment
• D) random assignment

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Definitions:

Role-taking

The process of stepping into another person's shoes to understand their perspective and behavior, often used in social psychology and sociology to explain social interactions.

Preparatory

Relating to or serving as a preparation; introductory or meant to get ready for something that is to come.

Game

An activity involving skill, knowledge, or chance, where players follow set rules to compete for a goal or outcome.

Kübler-Ross's Model

A theory that outlines five stages of grief that individuals go through when faced with terminal illness or catastrophic loss, including denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance.