Which One of the Following Statements Would Be Appropriate for the Method

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements would be appropriate for the method section of a research report?

• A)Past research shows that men generally talk more than women.
• B)For men, the average time spent talking was 10.7 minutes while for women the average was 7.4 minutes.
• C)While three men and three women discussed an issue, an experimenter measured time spent talking by using a stopwatch.
• D)Contrary to popular belief, in groups of mixed gender, men talk more than women, interrupt more than women, and are more likely to direct discussion topics.

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Definitions:

Kelman's Sequence

A theory of social influence which outlines three processes through which attitudes can change: compliance, identification, and internalization.

Compliance

The tendency to agree to do things requested by others, often to fit in with societal expectations or demands.

Internalization

The process by which individuals accept and assimilate the norms, values, or beliefs of a group into their own belief system.

Engaged Followership Model

A conceptual framework that highlights the active, participatory role of followers in the leader-follower dynamic, focusing on their engagement and contribution.