Social ________ Is Any Technique That Uses Social Skills to Generate

question 41

Multiple Choice

Social ________ is any technique that uses social skills to generate human interaction that entices individuals to reveal sensitive information.

• A) engineering
• B) theft
• C) pretexting
• D) pharming

Identify the different quasi-experimental designs and their applications.

Recognize threats to internal validity in quasi-experimental designs.

Differentiate between one-shot case studies, one-group pretest-posttest designs, and nonequivalent control group designs.

Describe how maturation, history, testing, and instrumentation effects can impact research outcomes.

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Definitions:

Obedience

The act of following orders, rules, or requests from someone in authority.

Authority Figures

Individuals or entities recognized for holding positions of power and influence, often within organizations, societies, or specific fields, guiding or regulating behavior and decisions.

Social Forces

The societal influences that affect individuals' behaviors, attitudes, and actions within a community or society.

Conform

The act of matching attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors to what is considered normal or acceptable in society.