A Researcher Hypothesizes That People Are Attracted to One Another

question 10

Multiple Choice

A researcher hypothesizes that people are attracted to one another based primarily on physical appearance. The same researcher conducts experiments to prove that people are primarily attracted to others based on other factors, such as shared interests and common goals. Which of the following describes what the researcher is doing

• A) random assignment
• B) falsification
• C) comparative social psychology
• D) action research

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Definitions:

Negative-State Relief

A hypothesis suggesting individuals help others to alleviate their own negative moods or feelings.

Hypothesis

A conjectural statement of the relation between two or more variables. Some hypotheses are explicitly causal in nature, whereas others are noncausal.

Need for Cognition

A personality trait representing the tendency of an individual to engage in and enjoy effortful cognitive activities.

Extraversion

A personality trait characterized by outgoingness, high energy, and sociability.