When Using a Matching Procedure

question 40

Multiple Choice

When using a matching procedure

• A)participants are tested upon completion of the study as a manipulation check.
• B)participants are tested upon completion of the study for an assessment of individual differences.
• C)participants with different scores are paired then a member of each pair is randomly assigned to each level of the independent variable.
• D)participants with similar scores are paired then a member of each pair is randomly assigned to each level of the independent variable.

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Definitions:

Stereotype

A set of characteristics that people believe is shared by all members of a particular social category; a concept held about a person or group of people that is based on superficial, irrelevant characteristics.

Attitudes

A settled way of thinking or feeling about someone or something, typically reflected in a person's behavior.

Cognitions

Refers to the mental processes involved in gaining knowledge and comprehension, including thinking, knowing, remembering, judging, and problem-solving.

Bystander Effect

Referring to the effect that the presence of other people has on the decision to help or not help, with help becoming less likely as the number of bystanders increases.