People with a High Need to 'Save Face' Are More

question 103

Multiple Choice

People with a high need to 'save face' are more likely to:

• A)identify problems when none exist
• B)engage in escalation of commitment
• C)participate in risky decisions
• D)follow the rational choice model of decision making
• E)view problems as opportunities.

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Definitions:

Subject Attrition

The loss of participants during the course of a study, which can affect the validity and reliability of the research outcomes.

Generalizability

The extent to which the findings of a study can be applied to other populations, settings, or times.

Internal Validity

Internal validity refers to the extent to which a piece of research accurately measures or tests what it set out to measure or test, without being influenced by external factors. High internal validity means that the study design, conduct, and analysis ensure the study's findings are trustworthy.

External Validity

External validity refers to the extent to which the outcomes of a study can be generalized or applied beyond the specific study context or sample, including to other populations, settings, treatment variables, and measurement variables.