In _____________, the Investigator Becomes a Part of the Group

question 17

Short Answer

In _____________, the investigator becomes a part of the group being observed.

Recognize the influence of the Hawthorne effect and covert observational methods.

Dispel myths about groupthink and its effects on creativity.

Acknowledge the reality of groups in sociological research contrary to Durkheim’s skepticism.

Understand the scientific procedures used in group research.

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Definitions:

Taste Constancy

The ability to perceive and recognize the taste of substances under varying conditions consistently.

Inhibitory Synapses

Junctions between neurons where the action of one neuron can decrease the likelihood of the second neuron firing an action potential, thus inhibiting its activity.

Action Potentials

Electrical impulses that transmit signals along neurons, essential for the functioning of nerves and muscles in the body.

Sensory Adaptation

The process by which sensory receptors change their sensitivity to a stimulus over time, often leading to diminished sensitivity to a constant stimulus.