A Strength of Experimental Studies Is That

question 34

Multiple Choice

A strength of experimental studies is that

• A)they measure behaviour in a natural setting.
• B)no manipulation of variables is done.
• C)they allow conclusions about cause and effect.
• D)only a single study is needed to definitely settle a question.

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Definitions:

Compliance

The act of conforming to a request or demand from others, often used in a psychological context to describe when a person changes their behavior in response to an explicit or implicit request.

Obedience

The act of following orders or directions from those in authority.

Stereotype

A commonly accepted yet simplified and rigid perception or conception of a specific kind of individual or object.

Prejudice

Preconceived opinion or bias, often negative, towards someone or something based on stereotypes rather than relevant facts.