In a Classic Experiment Done by Goldberg, 1968, Participants Read

question 48

Multiple Choice

In a classic experiment done by Goldberg, 1968, participants read and evaluated essays written either by a male author or female author. The essays were identical except for the names of the authors. Results showed that ______.

• A) essays by female authors were rated more highly than essays by male authors
• B) there was no significant gender difference in ratings
• C) essays by male authors were rated more highly than essays by female authors
• D) essays by female authors were rated more highly than essays by male authors when the topic of the essay was traditionally feminine

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Definitions:

Cohesive Groups

Social units where members share strong bonds, leading to high levels of cooperation and mutual support.

Incohesive Groups

Groups lacking unity or coherence, often resulting in lower effectiveness or productivity.

Norms

Shared expectations and rules that guide behavior of people within social groups.

Performance

Refers to the level at which an individual, group, or organization accomplishes its goals and objectives effectively and efficiently.