Which Observation by Norman Triplett Led to the Birth of Social

question 149

Multiple Choice

Which observation by Norman Triplett led to the birth of social psychology?

• A)People who are more attractive tend to make more money.
• B)People who smile more are generally regarded as more attractive.
• C)Bicyclists ride faster when in a group with other bicyclists.
• D)People are less likely to help a stranger in need when other people who could also potentially help are around.

Comprehend the significance of job analysis for legal compliance and setting performance standards.

Recognize the need for updating job descriptions to reflect changes in job demands and environments.

Understand the concept of competency matrices and their application in job analysis and performance assessment.

Understand the role and importance of job descriptions in meeting new hires’ expectations.

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Definitions:

Counterbalanced

A method used in experiments to minimize the effects of order in the presentation of stimuli by varying the sequence among participants.

Conditions Presentation

The method or order in which experimental conditions are presented to participants in a study.

Latin Square

A statistical design used in experiments to control for two confounding variables, arranging treatments in a square matrix.

Order Effects

Potential changes in participants' responses due to the sequence in which experimental materials are presented.