In Work Sampling, When Should Observations Be Taken

question 63

Multiple Choice

In work sampling, when should observations be taken?

• A) at the same time each day
• B) once per week
• C) at random times
• D) once per hour
• E) once per day

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Definitions:

Social Facilitation

An improvement in performance produced by the mere presence of others, often because of increased arousal and motivation to perform well.

Mimicking Emotions

The act of copying or displaying emotions that are not genuinely felt, often to fit into a social context or as a response to social cues.

Group Pressure

The influence exerted by a group that encourages members to change their attitudes, values, or behaviors to conform to group norms.

Social Facilitation

The tendency for people to perform differently when in the presence of others, usually performing better on well-practiced tasks.