In Discussing the Importance of Friendships for Single Individuals, the Text

question 70

Multiple Choice

In discussing the importance of friendships for single individuals, the text points out that

• A)unmarried men usually cultivate a wide variety of same-sex friendships.
• B)women's friendships with each other are likely to be "thinner" in comparison with men's friendships.
• C)jealousy and competition are typical characteristics of women's friendships.
• D)men may be more open and disclosing with a female friend.

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Definitions:

Dependent Variable

In experimental research, it is the variable that is being tested and measured, expected to change as a result of modifications to the independent variable.

Experimenter Bias

An unwanted influence on research outcomes due to the researcher's expectations, preferences, or beliefs potentially affecting the data or interpretation.

Research Participant Bias

In an experiment, the influence of participants’ expectations, and of their thoughts on how they should behave, on their behavior.

Confederate

A person who is given a role to play in a study so that the social context can be manipulated.