A Participant in a Signal Detection Study Has the Tendency

question 231

Multiple Choice

A participant in a signal detection study has the tendency to be bolder in her decisions regarding the presence of a target stimulus. As a result, she has more hits, but also has more false alarms. This example demonstrates how ________ can affect _.

• A) situational characteristics; decision criterion
• B) participant characteristics; decision criterion
• C) participant characteristics; situational characteristics
• D) situational characteristics; participant characteristics

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Definitions:

Collectivism

A social and economic ideology that emphasizes the priority of group goals over individual goals and the importance of cohesion within social groups.

High-context Cultures

Cultures where communication is highly reliant on contextual cues such as body language, status, and tone of voice, rather than explicit words.

Cultural Differences

Variations in the customs, values, norms, and social practices among people from different backgrounds or societies.

Cultural Differences

Variations in the practices, beliefs, and values of different societies, which can affect communication, work styles, and business practices in a global context.