A Professor Is Interested in Whether One's Confidence Influences One's

question 10

Multiple Choice

A professor is interested in whether one's confidence influences one's self-esteem or whether it is one's self-esteem that influences one's self-confidence. He measures his students' levels of self-esteem and confidence and learns that they are positively correlated. One year later the professor reassesses the students' self-esteem and confidence levels. He finds that there is a stronger correlation between one's confidence at time one and one's self-esteem one year later than the correlation between one's self-esteem at time one and one's confidence level one year later. Which type of quasi-experimental design is the professor employing?

• A) a single-case experimental design
• B) a time-series design
• C) a cross-lagged panel design
• D) nonequivalent groups design

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Definitions:

Projection

A psychological defense mechanism where one attributes their own undesirable thoughts, feelings, or motives onto another.

Interest

A feeling of curiosity or concern about something, which can drive attention or engagement towards it.

Expectations

Beliefs or forecasts about future events or behaviors that can influence individuals' perceptions and actions.

Modes of Interacting

The varied ways in which individuals engage, communicate, and connect with each other in society.