Latané and His Colleagues Had Research Participants Shout Alone, in Nominal

question 19

Multiple Choice

Latané and his colleagues had research participants shout alone, in nominal groups, and in real groups. Which of the following equations represents the loudness of shouting, per person, in each of the conditions?

• A) alone > real groups > nominal groups.
• B) nominal groups > real groups > alone.
• C) alone = real groups > nominal groups
• D) alone > nominal groups > real groups.

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Definitions:

Psychosis

A mental disorder characterized by a disconnect from reality, which may include hallucinations, delusions, and impaired thought processes.

Delusions

False beliefs held with strong conviction, despite superior evidence to the contrary, often indicative of a psychological disorder.

Hallucinations

Perceptions in a conscious and awake state in the absence of external stimuli which have qualities of real perception.

Agoraphobia

An anxiety disorder characterized by intense fear and avoidance of places or situations where escape might be difficult or help might not be available.