In the Experiment by Buehler and Griffin (1994) Where Participants

question 20

Multiple Choice

In the experiment by Buehler and Griffin (1994) where participants were required to decide whether the white police officer or a black teenager driving a stolen car were responsible for the officer shooting the teenager,:

• A) participants' interpretations of the roles of the victims and the police became less extreme as they reconsidered the evidence
• B) participants made the same decision they thought other group members were making
• C) the researcher concluded that participants reconstructed the facts to support their decisions
• D) all of the above
• E) b and c

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Definitions:

Perceptual Experiences

Involve the interpretation and awareness of sensory information, allowing us to understand our environment through the senses.

Subjective

Refers to personal perspectives, feelings, or opinions entering the decision-making process, as opposed to objective, which is fact-based and uninfluenced by personal feelings.

Alpha Waves

Brain waves detected by an EEG that indicate a state of relaxation or light meditation, typically with a frequency of 8-12 Hz.

Delta Waves

Slow brain waves typically associated with the deep sleep stage, aiding in healing and regeneration of the body.