Describe the Factors That Affect Interpersonal Attraction

question 42

Essay

Describe the factors that affect interpersonal attraction.

Distinguish between different experimental controls and their purposes (e.g., double-blind study).

Appreciate the importance of designing studies to minimize biases and expectations on the part of both experimenters and participants.

Understand the methodologies for studying attitudes and behaviors in populations (e.g., surveys).

Recognize the ethical considerations in concealing information in experiments to eliminate bias.

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