In Psychology, the Word "Confederate" Is Used to Refer to ____

question 211

Multiple Choice

In psychology, the word "confederate" is used to refer to ____.

• A) a research assistant who poses as a participant during the course of a research study in order to help create a certain situation
• B) a research participant who is purposely disruptive during a study (e.g., a participant who lies on questionnaires or refuses to complete an experimental task)
• C) a statistician or data analyst
• D) a prototypical research participant (i.e., the "confederate response" is a term used to refer to the "average response" or "mean response")

Evaluate personal opportunity costs in consumer purchases.

Know the legal resources available to consumers including small claims court and class-action suits.

Differentiate between mediation, arbitration, and other conflict resolution methods.

Identify reputable organizations and their roles in consumer product safety and quality assurance.

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Definitions:

MBTI

Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, a personality inventory based on Carl Jung's theories of personality types, used to understand and categorize individual personality differences.

Personality Inventories

Questionnaires designed to reveal aspects of an individual's character or psychological makeup.

Objectivity

The practice of maintaining impartiality and neutrality, avoiding personal biases or emotions in assessment or decision-making.

Validity

The extent to which a concept, conclusion, or measurement is well-founded and likely corresponds accurately to the real world.