Dr Fuchs Set Up an Experiment to Measure How People

question 43

Essay

Dr. Fuchs set up an experiment to measure how people react to violations of social norms. He instructed participants to remember a series of words. Each person in one group was asked to recall the words while Dr. Fuchs stood three feet away from them. Each person in the other group was asked to recall the list of words while Dr. Fuchs stood one foot away from them.
A. Identify the independent variable and dependent variable.
B. Describe the type of experiment administered by Dr. Fuchs.
C. Evaluate this experimental design in terms of how likely it is to succeed, and how it might affect participants.

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Definitions:

Organize Movement

The process of creating and coordinating a collective effort aimed at achieving a specific goal, usually related to social, political, or environmental change.

Positive Affect

A psychological state characterized by feelings of joy, enthusiasm, and satisfaction, often associated with a positive mood.

Introverts

Individuals characterized by a preference for the inner world of thoughts, feelings, and reflections, often displaying less outgoing social behavior.

Openness To Experience

One of the Big Five personality traits, characterized by a willingness to try new things, embrace new ideas, and engage in imaginative and creative thinking.