Recall That Latané and Darley (1968)arranged for Participants to Overhear

question 48

Multiple Choice

Recall that Latané and Darley (1968) arranged for participants to overhear a seizure during a discussion of personal problems adjusting to college life.Their study was an experiment because

• A) the taped seizure was actually fake and was identical for everyone.
• B) the results were analyzed statistically.
• C) all participants were provided the same opportunity to help.
• D) they accounted for the third-variable problem.
• E) participants were randomly assigned to systematically different discussion groups.

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Definitions:

Hostile Sexism

A form of sexism characterized by overtly negative attitudes and behaviors towards individuals, based on their gender, often manifesting in discrimination or aggression.

Sex Discrimination

Unfair treatment of individuals based on their gender, which can affect opportunities in employment, education, and beyond.

Gender Construction

Gender construction is the process by which societies and cultures define and build concepts of masculinity, femininity, and gender roles.

Benevolent Sexism

A form of sexism that is typically couched in terms of positive stereotypes and affection toward women, but which ultimately supports gender inequality.