(06.05 MC)A researcher is conducting a study on the impact o…
(06.05 MC)A researcher is conducting a study on the impact of incentives on behavior in young children. He recruited one family with four children ranging in age from 4 to 12 years old to participate. Which research method does he likely intend to use?
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(06.01 MC)While on a class trip, a group of American students visited a remote, rural village. The locals did not have indoor plumbing or access to the internet. One of the students commented, “It’s hard to believe people still live like this. Don’t they know they could have better lives if they just adopted Western ways?” What do his comments reflect?
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(06.04 MC)A study was designed to explore how reciprocal determinism affects the academic performance of middle school students. A single student completed a questionnaire to assess self-efficacy, academic motivation, and environmental support. What type of study was completed?
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(06.02 MC)A social psychologist is conducting a study on social norms during which participants will be encouraged to violate instructions from an authority figure. The goal is to better understand the impact of authority on obedience. Which of the following ethical guidelines needs to be followed?
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(06.04 MC)A researcher analyzed five studies investigating how various aspects of self-esteem affect academic performance among college students. The participants in each study had completed a self-esteem questionnaire and shared their academic performance data. What type of study was completed?
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(06.01 MC)Study the table and then answer the question that follows.The results from a recent study are presented below. Participants were asked their opinions on various topics and then were presented with factual information that conflicted with existing beliefs. Researchers then asked follow-up questions. Participant Initial belief Contradictory evidence Response to evidence Continued belief 1 Organic food is always healthier. Studies show there is little nutritional difference between organic and traditionally grown food. Considers buying both organic and traditionally grown food depending on price No 2 Exercise does not improve mental health. Studies have shown that symptoms improve with exercise. Acknowledges evidence and is willing to try to exercise No 3 Horoscopes accurately predict the future. Studies find no correlational evidence to support this belief. Personal anecdotes support the belief. Yes 4 Climate change is not real. Sea levels are rising annually every year. Agrees to conduct further research to learn more about evidence supporting climate change No Which research participant experienced belief perseverance?
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