Dr Schultze Conducts Research on the Effects of a New

question 104

Multiple Choice

Dr. Schultze conducts research on the effects of a new drug on obsessive-compulsive disorder. In his study, neither Schultze nor the participants knows who is receiving the active drug and who is receiving the placebo. This example describes

• A)random sampling.
• B)a double-blind study.
• C)a single-blind study.
• D)a control factor.
• E)a social desirability bias.

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Definitions:

Law Of Exchange

A principle in economics and social science stating that parties engage in transactions when they perceive the benefits will outweigh the costs.

Obligation

Refers to a duty or commitment that an individual feels bound to perform, often driven by moral or legal reasons.

Scientific Thinking

The application of scientific method and reasoning, including observation, hypothesis formation, experimentation, and conclusion to solve problems.

Organizational Behavior

Organizational behavior is the study of how individuals and groups interact within organizations and how these interactions affect organizational performance.