RESEARCH STUDY 12

question 48

Multiple Choice

RESEARCH STUDY 12.1: Dr.Elder was interested in the way people recognize objects as members of categories.For example, what makes us recognize a dog as being a dog and not a cat? More specifically, he was curious as to whether people think about categories in a more complex way if they contemplate an "opposite" category first.For example, does a person think differently about the category of "southern" if they first think about the category of "northern"? He is also curious as to whether people categorize differently if they are exposed to category members compared with generating category members.Dr.Elder has four groups of participants (with 30 people in each group) .In Group A, participants were told to cut out pictures of dogs and cats from magazines.In Group B, participants were told to cut out pictures of just dogs from magazines.In Group C, participants were told to draw pictures of cats and dogs.In Group D, participants were told to draw pictures of just dogs.After doing this for 30 minutes, participants in all groups were asked to list the attributes that define the "dog" category.Having a higher number of attributes listed was considered to be an indication of thinking about the category in a more complex way.The results of his study are below. Which of the following best describes Dr.Elder's study?

• A) A 2 × 2 crossed factorial design
• B) A 4 × 2 nested factorial design
• C) A 2 × 1 mixed factorial design
• D) A 2 × 4 within-groups factorial design

Understand the concept and application of benchmarking in improving business practices.

Identify and describe the challenges in measuring quality characteristics in service-based outputs.

Explain the role and techniques of inspection in quality control processes.

Recognize the importance of adopting industry standards (like ISO 9000) and total quality management programs for quality assurance.

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Definitions:

Stress Protection

Mechanisms or strategies that shield an individual from the harmful effects of stress.

Faith Factor

The impact of religious beliefs or practices on an individual's physical health and psychological well-being.

Stable Worldview

A stable worldview represents a consistent and coherent way of understanding and interpreting the world and one's place in it, often resisting changes even in the face of contradictory information.

Sense of Satisfaction

A feeling of fulfillment or contentment with one's achievements, situation, or outcomes.