A Researcher Uses Observation as a Method to Study Gender

question 8

Multiple Choice

A researcher uses observation as a method to study gender differences in helping behaviors among preschool. The researcher expects to find more helping behaviors from girls and ends up observing more helping behaviors from girls than boys. This might be an example of ______.

• A) benevolent sexism
• B) biased theoretical model
• C) observer effects
• D) none of these

Comprehend the significance of replication in research.

Recognize the importance of validity (including construct, discriminant, and congruent validity) in psychological testing.

Understand the principles of test construction, including reliability (test-retest reliability, internal consistency) and validity.

Appreciate the role of case studies in the history of psychological research.

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