Children Are Randomly Assigned to Complete a Low,moderate,or High Difficulty

question 76

True/False

Children are randomly assigned to complete a low,moderate,or high difficulty task.The time (in seconds)it takes them to complete the task is recorded.In this example,the level of task difficulty is the dependent variable.

Understand the basic structure and purpose of experimental research.

Identify the roles of independent and dependent variables in experimental designs.

Distinguish between experimental and control groups.

Recognize the meaning and impact of extraneous variables on research outcomes.

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Definitions:

Groupthink

A psychological phenomenon that occurs within a group of people, where the desire for harmony or conformity results in an irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcome.

Deindividuation

A psychological state where an individual lacks self-awareness and feels less responsible for their actions, often due to being part of a group.

Social Dominance Theory

A theory proposing that societies maintain their hierarchy through the creation of systems that promote discrimination and inequality.

Social Identity Theory

A psychological theory that examines the individual’s sense of who they are based on their group memberships.