Read the Vignette and Answer the Questions That Follow

question 19

Multiple Choice

Read the vignette and answer the questions that follow.
When Malcolm started working at the local print shop,he got along with everyone.He was a supervisor but always tried to stay friends with the people who worked for him.Soon after joining the shop,a new supervisor,Ginny,was hired to manage the shipping department.One day Malcolm heard Ginny use a racial slur.Then Malcolm started noticing other things about her behavior.He noticed that Ginny would eat only with people of her own race and gender,for that matter.He heard her make another racist remark.He ignored her as best he could,sharing his concerns with coworkers and questioning whether a racist should be managing other people.Malcolm discussed Ginny's behavior with his supervisor but she did not see enough evidence of racism to do anything about it.

-What type of group is depicted in the vignette?

• A)primary
• B)secondary
• C)tertiary
• D)reference

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Definitions:

Time Sampling

A data collection method in research where observations are made at specific intervals over a designated period.

Anecdotal Recording

A qualitative method of data collection where individual instances or occurrences are described in detail, often used in behavioral research to capture complex phenomena.

Interval Recording

A behavior recording technique that measures the occurrence or nonoccurrence of behavior within specified time intervals. The total observation time is divided into equal intervals, and the observer records whether the behavior occurs during those intervals.

Frequency Recording

A method of data collection in behavioral analysis that involves counting the number of times a specific behavior occurs within a set period.