When a Change in the Dependent Variable Could Be Due

question 58

Multiple Choice

When a change in the dependent variable could be due to an event beyond the researcher's control, _________ is a threat to internal validity.

• A)history
• B)maturation
• C)regression to the mean
• D)selection

Learn the guidelines for transformational leadership and effective communication of a vision.

Understand the potential negative consequences of charismatic leadership and how to mitigate them.

Comprehend the role of emotional and rational processes in leadership theories.

Recognize the historical and theoretical roots of charisma and transformational leadership.

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Definitions:

Collective Movement

A group action taken towards achieving a common goal, often used in the context of social or political activism.

Social Movement

A collective, organized effort by a large group of people to achieve a particular goal, typically aimed at social change or resisting social change.

Deindividuation

A psychological state occurring in group contexts that leads to reduced self-awareness and diminished social identity, often resulting in uninhibited or deviant behavior.

Zimbardo

A psychologist known for his research on social roles and conformity, particularly the Stanford prison experiment which examined the effects of perceived power and authority in a simulated prison setting.