Which of the Following Would Be the Most Likely Outcome

question 90

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be the most likely outcome if acollege professor awards grades based on average test scoresand assigns the same grade to everyone in the class?

• A)Students will collaborate to get a better grade and achieve higher payoff.
• B)Students will study more because studying has a higher payoff.
• C)Students will study less because studying has a lower payoff.
• D)Students will study the same amount as they did before because their scores will still impact the average
• Score.

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Definitions:

Evolutionary Validity

The extent to which findings and theories in psychology are consistent with evolutionary principles and the history of human development.

Within-subjects Design

An experimental design in which the same subjects are exposed to all conditions or treatments, minimizing variability among participants.

Between-subjects

A research design where different subjects are assigned to each of the experimental conditions, ensuring individual variables do not influence the outcome.

Case Study

A research method that involves the in-depth study of a single individual, group, event, or community to explore phenomena within a real-life context.