Applying Statistical Inference: an Example Which of These Illustrates a Directional

question 60

Multiple Choice

Applying Statistical Inference: An Example Which of these illustrates a directional hypothesis?

• A)Cognitive Behavior Therapy is more effective in treating agoraphobia than psychoanalytic therapy.
• B)Greek and independent student GPAs vary.
• C)Men and women differ in manual dexterity.
• D)Students who study together earn different test scores than students who study alone.

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Definitions:

Social Facilitation

Improved performance on simple or well-learned tasks in the presence of others.

Group Polarization

The enhancement of a group’s prevailing inclinations through discussion within the group.

Social Loafing

The phenomenon where individuals exert less effort to achieve a goal when they work in a group than when they work alone.

Mimicking

Mimicking involves imitating or copying someone else's actions, speech, or expressions, often as a way to learn, fit in, or as a form of social interaction.