Whenever Preexisting, Intact Groups Are Used for an Evaluation

question 18

Multiple Choice

Whenever preexisting, intact groups are used for an evaluation,

• A) one can treat the groups as if they were equivalent.
• B) one can be sure that the participants were randomly assigned to the groups.
• C) the evaluation is readily interpretable.
• D) the groups usually differ on many variables.

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Definitions:

Social-Responsibility Norm

An expectation that people will help those needing their help.

Kitty Genovese

A woman whose 1964 murder in New York City became a symbol of urban apathy, leading to research on the "bystander effect."

Bystander Effect

A social psychological phenomenon where individuals are less likely to offer help to a victim when other people are present.

Social-Responsibility Norm

A societal rule that people should help those who need assistance, even if doing so is costly.