In Studying How Ethnicity Influences Social Interaction,Foschi and Buchan Were

question 95

Multiple Choice

In studying how ethnicity influences social interaction,Foschi and Buchan were careful to assign their subjects to each of the experimental conditions.Which process did they use?

• A) experimenter experience
• B) subject interviews
• C) random-digit-dialling
• D) random assignment

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Definitions:

Deindividuation

A psychological state where an individual loses their self-awareness and sense of individuality, often leading to uncharacteristic behavior, usually as a result of being in a large group.

Self-Awareness

Acquaintance with one's own character aspects, feelings, aims, and desires.

Group Polarization

The tendency for a group to make decisions that are more extreme than the initial inclination of its members, especially after group discussions.

White Supremacists

Individuals or groups who believe that white people are superior to those of other races and should have control over others.