Mike Concluded That There Were No Differences in Self-Confidence Between

question 35

Multiple Choice

Mike concluded that there were no differences in self-confidence between those who had received his intervention and those in the control group. However, there were differences. Mike's intervention did work! Mike's conclusion represents

• A) a Type I error.
• B) a Type II error
• C) both a Type I and Type II error.
• D) neither a Type I or Type II error.

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Definitions:

Group Outcomes

The results or consequences of actions taken by a group as a whole, which can affect the group’s cohesion, performance, and individual member's satisfaction.

Less Accountable

Refers to a reduced sense of responsibility or obligation to justify one's actions or decisions to others.

Social Loafing

The tendency for individuals to exert less effort when working in a group than when working alone.

Group Behavior

The ways in which people's behaviors are influenced when they are in groups, including how they interact and make decisions.