A Social Psychologist Is Constantly Evaluating His Program of Research

question 39

Multiple Choice

A social psychologist is constantly evaluating his program of research to make sure that the benefits of the research in terms of knowledge about human behavior outweigh the risks associated with mild deception.The psychologist is evaluating whether or not his research is:

• A)externally valid.
• B)beneficient.
• C)just.
• D)respecting persons.

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Definitions:

Deduction

The logical process of deriving specific conclusions from general principles or premises.

Attachment

The emotional bond that forms between an individual, typically an infant, and another person, often a caregiver, which is critical for personal development.

Object Permanence

The awareness that entities remain in existence even if they are not perceived through sight, sound, or other sensory means.

Erikson

Refers to Erik Erikson, a developmental psychologist known for his theory on the psychosocial development of humans, which outlines eight stages from infancy to adulthood.