When the Standard Deviation of the Y Distribution Equals Zero

question 97

Multiple Choice

When the standard deviation of the Y distribution equals zero, then

• A) the slope of the regression line of Y on X equals zero
• B) the mean of X equals zero
• C) the mean of Y equals zero
• D) none of these

Understand the concepts of perceptual defence, self-serving bias, and projection in the context of perception.

Explain the significances of primacy and recency effects in forming evaluations.

Recognize how specific concepts like implicit personality theories and stereotypes affect our understanding of individuals based on their group affiliations.

Understand the concept of ingroup and outgroup perception and bias.

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Definitions:

Milgram Experiment

A psychological experiment conducted by Stanley Milgram in the 1960s to study obedience to authority, where participants were instructed to administer electric shocks to another person.

Stanford University Prison Experiment

A psychological study conducted by Philip Zimbardo in 1971 at Stanford University, where students were assigned roles of prisoners and guards to explore the effects of perceived power.

Generalization

Drawing a conclusion about a certain characteristic of a population based on a sample from it.

Logical Support

The provision of reasons or evidence to justify a claim or argument.