Most Experiments in Psychology Lack

question 114

Multiple Choice

Most experiments in psychology lack:

• A)external validity.
• B)internal validity.
• C)randomization.
• D)manipulation.

Assess the effects of family structure and dynamics, such as divorce and remarriage, on children's adjustment.

Compare cross-cultural differences in parenting styles and their implications for child development.

Understand the distinction between correlation and causation in psychological research.

Recognize the debate over the influence of parenting style on children's personality and behavior.

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Definitions:

Gesticulation

The use of motions of the limbs or body as a means of expression, often accompanying speech or to convey messages non-verbally.

Crowd Behavior Coding System

A methodological tool used to systematically observe and categorize the behaviors and patterns exhibited by crowds in various settings.

Normative Processes

The establishment of standards or norms that guide the behavior of individuals within a group or society.

Milgram's Study

A series of social psychology experiments conducted by Stanley Milgram, which measured the willingness of study participants to obey an authority figure who instructed them to perform acts conflicting with their personal conscience.