In One of the Earliest Social Psychological Experiments to Be

question 82

Multiple Choice

In one of the earliest social psychological experiments to be conducted, Norman Triplett examined the records of teams of cyclists. He found that cyclists who raced against each other ____ than those who raced alone (against the clock) . ​

• A)were more aggressive after the race
• B)got into more accidents
• C)cycled more quickly
• D)enjoyed the race less

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Definitions:

Elder Abuse

The physical or psychological mistreatment or neglect of elderly individuals.

Elderly Individuals

Elderly individuals refers to people often considered to be in the later stage of life, typically those who are 65 years of age and older, characterized by increased need for healthcare and social support.

Instrumental Aggression

Aggression motivated by the desire to obtain a concrete goal, such as playing with a desirable toy that another child is playing with.

Higher Rates

Describes a situation where there is an increase in the frequency, occurrence, or intensity of a specific variable or condition.