The Facebook Experiment That Deliberately Varied the Kinds of Emotional

question 16

Multiple Choice

The Facebook experiment that deliberately varied the kinds of emotional content posted on users' news feeds did not require IRB review because

• A) It was important to understanding emotional contagion
• B) It did not involve university researchers
• C) It was not supported by federal funds
• D) Users had not agreed to a data use policy

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Definitions:

Basic Tendency

The fundamental inclinations and capacities inherent in an individual that underlie and shape personality and behavior over time.

Temperament

The aspect of an individual’s personality concerning their natural predispositions towards emotional reactions and behaviors.

Working Self-Concept

The part of one's self-identity that is active and relevant in the current context or social situation.

Emotionality

The quality or state of being emotional; the extent to which a person's behavior is governed by emotions or emotional responses.