Fredrico Was Enjoying a Cup of Coffee at the Local

question 113

Multiple Choice

Fredrico was enjoying a cup of coffee at the local bookstore as he perused through the aisles of books. A person standing in one of the aisles caught his eye. He was amazed at the beauty of this person and tried to take in as many details as he could without staring. He wanted to remember everything he saw just in case he couldn't conjure up the courage to say hello this time. In which of the following psychological processes was Fredrico engaging?

• A)social perceptual accuracy
• B)the halo effect
• C)the actor-observer effect
• D)social cognition

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Definitions:

Informed Consent

The process by which participants are fully informed about the nature, risks, and benefits of a research study before agreeing to participate.

Nonmaleficence

A principle in ethics, especially medical ethics, that entails not causing harm to others.

APA Ethics Code

A set of guidelines and professional standards of conduct for psychologists, established by the American Psychological Association.

Beneficence

A principle in ethics focusing on actions that promote the well-being of others.