Manipulation Checks Provide a Check on Whether Research Participants Interpreted

question 11

True/False

Manipulation checks provide a check on whether research participants interpreted experimental conditions as the researcher intended.

Comprehend the role of person perception and social categorization in influencing human behavior and judgment.

Recognize the influence of physical attractiveness on other people's perceptions and attributions.

Identify and explain the phenomenon of cognitive dissonance.

Distinguish how culture influences attributions and social norms.

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Definitions:

Omission Bias

A cognitive bias that involves the tendency to judge harmful actions as worse, or less moral, than equally harmful omissions (inactions).

Decisions

The method of selecting options through recognizing a decision, collecting information, and evaluating different solutions.

Effort

The amount of physical or mental energy expended to achieve a goal.

Incremental Theorist

A person who believes that abilities and intelligence can be developed through effort, practice, and dedication.