Two Researchers Have Watched the Same Video in Order to Determine

question 46

Multiple Choice

Two researchers have watched the same video in order to determine if incidents of aggression occurred during various intervals of time during a single day in a daycare. One researcher saw incidents of aggression in 8 out of 10 intervals, and the second researcher saw incidents of aggression in 7 out of 10 intervals. They disagreed on 1 out of the 10 intervals. What is being measured in this example?

• A) Fault ratio
• B) Error rate
• C) Interobserver reliability
• D) Topography

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Definitions:

Permanence

The state or quality of lasting or remaining unchanged indefinitely.

Attribution Theory

A psychological theory that examines how individuals infer the causes of their own and others' behaviors and events.

Decision Making Theory

A theory that explores how individuals make choices, considering both rational and psychological factors.

Attribution Style Hypothesis

The theory suggesting that individuals have consistent ways of explaining events in their lives, which can impact emotions, motivation, and behaviors.