The Most Reliable Way of Testing Whether a Newly Introduced

question 110

Multiple Choice

The most reliable way of testing whether a newly introduced method of psychological therapy is truly effective is to use

• A) survey research.
• B) naturalistic observation.
• C) correlational research.
• D) experimental research.

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Definitions:

World-view

Encompasses the fundamental cognitive orientation of an individual or society encompassing the whole of the individual's or society's knowledge and point of view.

Normative Influence

The impact others have on our behavior through norms or behaviors that are deemed acceptable by a group, leading individuals to conform in order to be liked or accepted.

Solomon Asch

A prominent psychologist known for his research on conformity, including his famous experiments demonstrating how people could be influenced to contradict their own accuracy for group consensus.

Halo Effect

The cognitive bias where the perception of one positive trait (such as attractiveness) leads to the unfounded assumption of other positive traits, such as intelligence or morality.