Abby and Giovanni Attended an Art Show and Listened to an Artist

question 357

Multiple Choice

Abby and Giovanni attended an art show and listened to an artist speak about the lack of funding for the arts. Abby did not find the topic personally relevant. On the contrary, Giovanni was very passionate about the topic. Based on the ELM, how will Abby and Giovanni process the speaker's argument?

• A) Giovanni will focus on the amount of arguments provided, and Abby will focus on the number of strong arguments.
• B) Abby will focus on the number of strong arguments, and Giovanni will focus on the speaker's introduction and conclusion.
• C) Abby will focus on the amount of arguments provided, and Giovanni will focus on the number of strong arguments.
• D) Both Abby and Giovanni will listen to the evidence provided, yet Giovanni will count the number of weak arguments and Abby will count the number of strong arguments.

Distinguish between confounding, extraneous, and control variables in research.

Interpret operational definitions in the context of psychological experiments.

Analyze the significance of correlations and their implications in psychological research.

Evaluate the importance of ethics and unbiased observations in developmental psychology research.

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Definitions:

Channel

A medium through which information, communication, or goods are transferred from one point to another.

Assertive Statement

A clear, confident, and direct way of expressing one’s thoughts, feelings, and needs without being aggressive or passive.

Perspective/Perception

The way an individual views or interprets something, which can be influenced by their beliefs, culture, or personal experiences.

Feeling/Emotion

A complex psychological state involving one's personal experiences, beliefs, and physical responses.