What Makes Moore's (1968) Study of the Effects of Education

question 53

Multiple Choice

What makes Moore's (1968) study of the effects of education on social influence, used to illustrate research within the group processes and structures orientation, a true experiment?

• A)Subjects' levels of education were manipulated by the researcher.
• B)Subjects were not told the true purpose of the experiment until after the study was finished.
• C)Subjects were randomly assigned to the different experimental conditions (groups)
• D)The study was conducted in a laboratory.
• E)The researcher manipulated subjects' levels of social influence.

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Definitions:

Reality-Based Action

Actions grounded in real-world situations and pragmatic considerations, as opposed to theoretical or speculative ones.

Delay Gratification

The ability to resist immediate temptations in order to achieve longer-term goals.

Primary Appraisal

The initial evaluation process where an individual assesses the significance of a stressor to determine whether it is a threat.

Threatening Event

An occurrence that poses a danger or harm, potentially triggering stress or anxiety.