Knowing the Experiment's Purpose Can Alter Participants' Behavior

question 187

Multiple Choice

Knowing the experiment's purpose can alter participants' behavior. This is a major problem with __________.

• A) debriefing
• B) informed consent
• C) archival research
• D) basic research

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Definitions:

Thomas-Kilman Conflict Model

A model that identifies five conflict handling styles: competing, collaborating, compromising, avoiding, and accommodating.

Avoiders

Individuals who typically deal with conflicts or stressful situations by distancing themselves, either physically or emotionally.

Person-Versus-Group Conflict

Conflict that occurs most often when a member of a group breaks its rules, or norms.

Dysfunctional Conflict

A type of conflict that hinders organizational performance, undermines morale, or perpetuates a negative atmosphere, as opposed to functional conflict which may stimulate growth or innovation.