A Researcher Examined Judgments of Responsibility for an Automobile Accident

question 47

Multiple Choice

A researcher examined judgments of responsibility for an automobile accident by manipulating the type of injuries received (none, mild, or severe) and the time of the accident (7 a.m., 12 p.m., 6 p.m., or 3 a.m.) . How many main effects are possible in this study?

• A)2
• B)4
• C)7
• D)12

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Definitions:

Leadership Success

The achievement of desired goals and objectives through effective leading, influencing, and motivating of individuals or teams.

Situational Demands

The specific requirements or pressures that arise from the particular circumstances or context one is in.

Fiedler's Contingency Theory

A leadership theory proposing that leader effectiveness is dependent on the situational context and the leader's style of interacting with followers.

Situational Control

The ability of an individual or group to manipulate and manage their environment to achieve specific goals.