Elaine Is Interpreting Her Data and Realizes That the Amount

question 24

Multiple Choice

Elaine is interpreting her data and realizes that the amount of time she spent at one of the schools is substantially smaller and that she has very little data from that site. She believes it is because she did not 'click' with the principal of one of the five schools she is studying and therefore that school is not well represented in her data.
-Elaine is potentially experiencing an example of

• A) response bias.
• B) observer bias.
• C) observer effect.
• D) negative case effect.

Recognize the importance of critical thinking and the role of ethics in resisting undue social influence and pressure.

Understand the psychological research related to social influence, including key studies by researchers like Milgram and Asch.

Identify the social and psychological factors that can lead to resistance or susceptibility to social pressure.

Discuss how understanding social influence tactics can aid in resisting them and making informed decisions.

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Definitions:

Expressed Agency

A legal relationship where an agent has the explicit authorization by the principal to act on their behalf.

Agency by Ratification

The process where a principal approves and legitimizes the unauthorized acts done by an agent on their behalf, thereby giving these actions full legal effect.

Liability

Legal responsibility for one's actions or omissions, which may result in the obligation to pay damages or perform specific actions.

Instructions

Directions or orders given by one party to another, especially in the context of executing a task or procedure.