Social Variables Hannover and Kuhnan (2002) Informed Their Subjects Were

question 54

Multiple Choice

Social Variables Hannover and Kuhnan (2002) informed their subjects were that they would be participating in a study of eye-witness identification and that they would be part of a "police line-up." This constituted a ____ to disguise the experimental hypothesis.

• A)cover story
• B)double-blind experiment
• C)quasi-experiment
• D)single-blind experiment

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Definitions:

Influence Tactic

Strategies or actions used to direct or change the behavior or attitudes of others in a desired direction.

Power Distance Cultures

Cultures in which there is an acceptance of the unequal distribution of power in institutions and organizations.

Ingratiation

Ingratiation refers to a social influence strategy where an individual attempts to make themselves more likable or appealing to others, often to gain advantage or favor.

Impression Management

The process by which individuals attempt to control or manipulate the perceptions others have of them, often to appear more favorable or competent.