The Quantitative Approach to Research Where Numbers Are Compared to Get

question 52

Multiple Choice

The quantitative approach to research where numbers are compared to get at the "truth" underlying different phenomena is called the

• A) comparison approach to research.
• B) evaluative approach to research.
• C) judgment approach.
• D) logical positivistic approach.

Recognize the principles of propinquity and how it influences social interactions.

Identify factors that increase conformity within social groups.

Analyze the reasons behind prejudice and the selection of targets.

Distinguish between situational and dispositional attributions.

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Definitions:

Polarized Positions

Situations or opinions that are drastically divided between two extremes, with little to no middle ground or compromise.

Social Comparison Theory

The theory that people come to know themselves partly by comparing themselves with similar others.

Terror Management Theory

A psychological theory suggesting that an awareness of death can evoke existential terror, which individuals manage through cultural beliefs and values that give life meaning.

Task-Oriented Leader

A leadership style focused primarily on organizing work, defining roles, and achieving specific goals and objectives efficiently.