In a Postscript,the Authors of Chapter 3 ("Research Methods in Applied

question 8

Multiple Choice

In a postscript,the authors of Chapter 3 ("Research Methods in Applied Social Psychology") cite the results of a study in which participants imagined a positive interaction with a stranger (Crisp & Turner,2009) and a study in which participants completed an IQ test (Maier,Elliot,& Lichtenfeld,2008) .These studies were mentioned as a means of illustrating

• A) instances in which deception may be justifiable given the potential scientific value of the research
• B) the nonobviousness of experimental findings
• C) the practical benefits of applying a mixed-methods approach
• D) a study that is high in ecological validity and one that is low in ecological validity

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Rapid flooding of geomorphologic low-lying areas - washes, rivers, dry lakes, and basins caused by intense rainfall events or sudden release of water.

Soil Erosion

The removal of topsoil by water, wind, or human activity, leading to loss of nutrients and soil fertility.

Alluvial Fans

Cone-shaped deposits of sediment crossed and built up by streams, typical at the base of mountain ranges in arid and semi-arid climates.

Hazardous Zone

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