All of the Following Are True of Ceiling and Floor

question 20

Multiple Choice

All of the following are true of ceiling and floor effects EXCEPT:

• A)They can be detected by manipulation checks
• B)They are only problematic in pretest/posttest designs
• C)They can be caused by poorly designed dependent variables
• D)They can be caused by poorly designed independent variables

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Definitions:

Social Psychologists

Researchers who study how individuals' thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by the actual, imagined, or implied presence of others.

Orders

Directions or instructions that dictate a specific action or response to be taken.

Influencing Conformity

The process by which individuals adjust their behaviors, attitudes, or beliefs to match those of a group or to meet group standards.

Conformity

The act of matching attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors to what is considered normal or standard in a specific social group.