As Minority Groups Gain Notoriety or Acceptance in Society, They

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Essay

As minority groups gain notoriety or acceptance in society, they can face more hate crimes. Give an example of each.

Recognize the ethical considerations in concealing information in experiments to eliminate bias.

Identify strategies to address common issues in research design (e.g., placebo effect, demand characteristics).

Understand the various research methods used in psychology, such as surveys, naturalistic observations, case studies, and experiments.

Recognize the advantages and limitations of using surveys in psychological research.

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Definitions:

Decreased Spatial Skill

A reduction in the ability to manipulate or understand spatial relations among objects, affecting tasks that require visual-spatial coordination.

Gender Identity

An individual's personal sense of their own gender, which may or may not correspond to their sex assigned at birth.

Reconstructive Surgery

Surgery performed to restore the appearance or function of tissues or organs, often after injury, disease, or congenital defects.

Biological Features

Characteristics inherent to living organisms, such as physical attributes, genetic traits, or biochemistry.