Carla's Group, in Psychology Class, Has Been Given the Task

question 56

Multiple Choice

Carla's group, in psychology class, has been given the task of coming up with a modern day problem and applying one of the psychological perspectives to solve this problem. They first have to consider many of society's problems and then generate a hypothesis based on one of the perspectives. After they complete that part of the task, they must find a way to systematically test the use of this perspective. Carla's group is using ______.

• A) social perspective taking
• B) hypothetical-deductive reasoning
• C) response inhibition
• D) selective attention

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Definitions:

Assault

An act of physical violence or a threat that places someone in immediate fear of bodily harm or offensive contact.

Bystander

A person who is present at an event or incident but does not take part.

Cognitive Dissonance

The psychological unease felt by someone who simultaneously possesses conflicting beliefs, ideas, or values.

Festinger

A psychologist known for developing the theory of cognitive dissonance, which describes the discomfort felt when holding conflicting beliefs or attitudes.