What Do We Call Judgments About People, Situations, Objects, or Thoughts

question 92

Multiple Choice

What do we call judgments about people, situations, objects, or thoughts?

• A) cognitions
• B) stereotypes
• C) attitudes
• D) attributions

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Definitions:

Voluntary Response Sample

A sampling method where participants self-select to be a part of a study, often leading to biased results due to the non-random nature of the sample choice.

Researcher Bias

Researcher bias refers to a systematic error introduced into sampling or testing by selecting or encouraging one outcome or answer over others, which can affect the validity and reliability of research findings.

Response Rate

The percentage of people who answer or participate in a survey or study compared to the total number surveyed.

Overcounting

The process or instance of recording or reporting higher numbers or quantities than actually exist, often found in contexts like population census or inventory management.