Manipulating a Variable to Test for a Causal Relationship Often

question 37

Multiple Choice

Manipulating a variable to test for a causal relationship often times is ______.

• A) difficult or impossible
• B) unnecessary or wasteful
• C) time consuming or costly
• D) unethical or disallowed

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Definitions:

Conformity

The process of aligning one's attitudes, beliefs, and actions with the norms, rules, or expectations of a group or society.

Group Members

Individuals who are part of a group, contributing to its dynamics, roles, and outcomes through interaction.

Group Norms

The unwritten and often unspoken set of informal rules that govern individual behaviors in a group, which members are expected to follow.

Conformity

The adjustment of one's behavior or beliefs to match those of others, typically as a response to real or imagined group pressure.