A Psychologist Is Interested in the Effect of Physical Attractiveness

question 43

Multiple Choice

A psychologist is interested in the effect of physical attractiveness on ratings of punishment assigned to a driver in an automobile accident.Participants read an account of the accident and received a written description of a physically attractive or unattractive defendant.The manipulation of attractiveness would be an example of a _____ manipulation.

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

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Definitions:

Sociograms

Visual representations or maps showing the social connections and interactions within a group, often used to identify relationships and social dynamics.

Sociogram

A graphical depiction or chart that outlines the interconnections within a group, emphasizing the links between members.

Negative Nominations

Often refers to a method used in research where individuals identify peers they dislike or view negatively.

Social Groups

Collections of individuals who interact with each other, sharing similar characteristics and collectively possessing a sense of unity or identity.