An Innovative Technique,recently Developed in the Gathering of Data About

question 116

Multiple Choice

An innovative technique,recently developed in the gathering of data about the sexuality of children,which appears to result in more honest replies is

• A)having individuals recall events concerning their childhood.
• B)observation of the same children during different periods of their childhood through adolescence.
• C)observation of samples of children during different periods of their childhood through adolescence.
• D)the use of a 'talking' computer that preserves the confidentiality of the chilD.

Understand the concept of group polarization and how consensus in a group can shift toward more extreme positions.

Grasp the ethical considerations in psychological experiments, with a focus on Milgram's obedience study.

Recognize the characteristics and implications of obedience to authority, including the conditions under which it occurs.

Identify the variables that influence group decision-making processes and outcomes.

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Definitions:

Prototype Theory

A model of categorization in cognitive science where some members of a category are more central or "prototypical" than others.

Memorize

The process of committing information to memory for later retrieval.

Research

The systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions.

Prototype

A mental image or best example of a category that encompasses the most typical features of that category.