In Many Respects, Reality Television Shows Are Similar to Observational

question 7

Multiple Choice

In many respects, reality television shows are similar to observational research in social psychology. In what crucial respect are reality TV shows most different from observational research?

• A) They do not use a representative sample of people who confronted strange situations.
• B) The people filmed did not provide informed consent.
• C) The observations were not conducted in a systematic, scientific manner.
• D) The kind of situations that are filmed are not relevant to social psychologists.

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Definitions:

Dependent On Others

Describes individuals or entities that rely on external support or assistance for their needs or actions.

Intelligent

The ability to learn, understand, and apply information, skills, and reasoning.

Popular

Something or someone that is well-liked, admired, or supported by a majority of people.

Birth Order

The chronological order of sibling births in a family, which is believed to influence personality and behavior.