DrParker Finds That Judgments of Responsibility for an Automobile Accident

question 25

Multiple Choice

Dr.Parker finds that judgments of responsibility for an automobile accident is greater for male drivers if the outcome is severe than if it is mild.However,for female drivers,ratings are the same irrespective of the outcome.These findings suggest

• A) a main effect of gender.
• B) a main effect of outcome.
• C) an interaction between gender and responsibility.
• D) an interaction between gender and outcome.

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