Dr Overup Decides to Use a Hidden Camera to Videotape

question 22

Essay

Dr. Overup decides to use a hidden camera to videotape the behavior of people on dates at a local restaurant to determine how they express affection in public. State which threat to construct validity Dr. Overup is trying to address. Briefly discuss how she should deal with the ethics of the hidden camera.

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Definitions:

Sociohistorical Context

The social, cultural, and historical environment or circumstances that influence and shape events, individuals, or societies.

Theoretically Diverse

Describes a field or study that incorporates a wide range of theories or perspectives in its approach to understanding phenomena.

Heredity

The passing of traits from parents to their children through genetics.

Environment

The surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates, influencing their development, behavior, and survival.