Ralph Has a Confederate Cut in Front of a Person

question 16

Multiple Choice

Ralph has a confederate cut in front of a person who is second or ninth in line at a grocery store checkout counter.He then records the number of verbal responses towards the confederate as a measure of aggression.The manipulation employed in this study is an example of a _____ manipulation.

• A) sequential
• B) staged
• C) straightforward
• D) dependent

---

Definitions:

Ecological Systems Model

A framework that categorizes the complex social environments and their impact on individuals through different, interacting layers from immediate surroundings to broader societal influences.

Client System

A term used in social work and other fields to describe the individual, family, group, or community that is the focus of professional intervention.

Formal Service Systems

Organized, structured systems designed to provide social, health, or educational services to individuals or communities.

Social Work Assessments

A systematic process used by social workers to evaluate the needs, strengths, and challenges of individuals, families, or communities to inform interventions.