A Psychologist Wants to Create Two Groups That Are as Similar

question 52

Multiple Choice

A psychologist wants to create two groups that are as similar as possible at the beginning of an experiment.To do this, he or she should use

• A)random sampling.
• B)random assignment.
• C)self-report methods.
• D)participant observation.

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Definitions:

Consensual Criteria

The agreement among researchers or judges on the standards used to evaluate or judge something, ensuring consistent and objective assessment.

Accuracy Of Personality Judgments

Refers to how precisely people can assess others' personalities, often influenced by their observations, the contexts, and their biases.

Shy

Feeling nervous or timid in the presence of others, often leading to withdrawal from social interactions.

Cold And Aloof

Describing someone who is emotionally distant, unapproachable, and shows little to no warmth or openness in social interactions.