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WorksheetsUnit 4 Social Psychology & AAQ
Total questions: 137
Worksheet time: 1hrs 21mins
Social facilitation is defined as...
Tendency for presence of others to enhance performance on simple tasks but inhibit or impair performance on difficult tasks.
Tendency for presence of others to enhance performance on difficult tasks, but inhibit or impair performance on simple tasks.
Tendency for presence of others to lead to positive results for all parties based on simple tasks.
Tendency for presence of those close to us to enhance performance on simple tasks.
Sophie is a straight A student, but is even when she knows an answer to the teacher's question she will not put her hand up in English as her friends call smart people 'nerds'. This is an example of which psychological term?
Social loafing
The sucker effect
Social inhibition
Social facilitation
Asch's line study on conformity discovered that...
People experience self-doubt when they have views different to the majority, and want to avoid generating disharmony or conflict.
People struggle to share their beliefs if they will be judged by others.
People's views become more extreme when others present opposing views.
People experience self-doubt when they have views that are not exactly the same as majority of the group and want to avoid humiliation.
Milgram's study discovered that...
People will obey authority even in extreme situations, even when this means harming others.
People are afraid of people older than them.
People can take their roles too seriously and subconsciously enjoy tormenting others.
People will obey authority if their life is in danger.
Zimbardo's Stanford Prison Experiment was shocked as it...?
Suggested that power, status and role expectation can bring about many unexpected and sudden changes to behaviour.
Suggested that sexuality, status and role expectation can bring about many unexpected and sudden changes to behaviour.
Suggested that money and fame can bring about many unexpected and sudden changes to behaviour.
Suggested that power, status and role in birth order can bring about many unexpected and sudden changes to behaviour.
Leo wants to go out on a date with his new girlfriend, however he had made plans with his best mate for his birthday but knows the girlfriend will get mad at not speak to him if he doesn't take her out. Leo is experiencing what psychological concept?
Attribution theory
Cognitive dissonance
Social loafing
Cognitive deception
Jamie has always hated the color red. However, once she became a student at Indiana University, she began to wear a lot of red Indiana Hoosier clothing. The discomfort caused by her long standing dislike of the color orange & her current ownership of so much orange & black striped clothing is known as
cognitive dissonance
opposing conginitions
inconsistent ideas
conflicting motives
A car salesman touting how cool you will look in a particular vehicle is using?
Peripheral Route of Persuasion
Central Route of Persusasion
Groupthink
Foot-in-door effect
An advertisement for a computer company touts how much more memory their products have are using?
Peripheral Route of Persuasion
Central Route of Persuasion
Groupthink
Foot-in-door effect
Western cultures are more?
Collectivistic
Individualistic
Polyphonic
Gradualistic
Eastern cultures are more?
Polyphonic
Cerebric
Indivdualistic
Collectivistic
When we perform well on a test, we mostly often attribute the success to?
How easy that test was
How knowledgeable we are
How difficult other tests were in comparison to this one
Our great personality
The "fundamental attribution error" phenomenon can best be seen in which of the following examples
John blames his failure to get a job on his lack of appropriate skills and ill preparedness
Phyllis doesn't get the lead in the school play and blames her drama teacher for this failure.
Jane blames herself for forgetting that she has a term paper due in two days
Bill doesn't hire John bc he believes that John's lateness is a result of John's laziness & lack of respect for the job. In reality, John was late bc he got a flat tire on the way to the interview
Karen understands that her friend is late because she was caught in rush hour traffic.
An old woman carrying a number of packages has tripped and fallen on a busy urban sidewalk and is having trouble getting back up. The fact that few people are likely to stop and offer her help is referred to by social psychologists as an example of
altruistic orientation
illusory correlation
diffusion of responsibility (by stander effect)
just world phenomenon
A group of 5 students & a group of 3 students all roughly the same size & strength, engage in a game of tug of war. The game is equal for a long while, neither side immediately gaining an advantage. This is most likely an example of
social loafing
dehumanization
conformity
social faciliatation
A child tries to get a raise on his weekly allowance. When he first approaches his parents, he asks for $100 per wk. His parents scoff & tell him this out of the question. Then, he asks for $50 per wk, & receives the same reply. Finally, he ask for $10 per wk & his parents agree. This is an example of
foot in the door phenomenon
central route of persuasion
peripheral route of persuasion
door in the face phenoomenon
Albert Bandura's famous Bobo Doll experiment shows the power of
Observation
conformity
hositle aggression
instrumental aggression
On the first day of class, Mr. Simpson divides his class into 4 competing groups. On the 5th day of school, Matt was sent to the principal for kicking members of the other groups. Mr. Simpson can be faulted for encouraging the creation of
group polarization
out group bias
superordinate goals
group think
The theory that we explain someone's behavior by crediting either the situation or the person's disposition is
Foot-In-The-Door Phenomenon
Attribution Theory
Scapegoat Theory
Social Trap
An unselfish concern for the welfare of others, or selflessness is considered
Equity
Self-Disclosure
Altruism
Bystander Effect
An expectation that people will help, not hurt, those who have helped them is considered a
Reciprocity Norm
Self-Serving Bias
Diffusion of Responsibility
Mirror Image Perception
When John, a Texan, traveled to the west coast he was surprised that he was the only one wearing cowboy boots.
self serving bias
self fulfilling prophecy
fundamental attribution error
false consensus effect
In 1986 the NASA management team made the decision to proceed with the planned launch of the Space Shuttle Challenger despite the belief of several engineers who failed to express their concern that extreme temperatures could destroy vulnerable seals.
group think
bystander effect
social inhibition
group polarization
Maria’s car breaks down on the freeway and her boss assumes she’s irresponsible for not taking better care of her car
internal/dispositional (I/D)
external/situational (E/S)
When Antonio does poorly at the football game, his parents believe it’s because his coach doesn’t spend enough time helping him.
internal/dispositional (I/D)
external/situational (E/S)
Johana always believes good things will happen in the future. She is _____.
pessimistic
optimistic
serious
loyal
Melissa usually thinks bad things will happen in the future. She is _____
optimistic
pessimistic
bold
determined
After listening to a radio station play the same set of songs every three hours, Ivan grows to like them. Ivan’s reaction can be best explained by ______________.
Frequency Theory
Functional Fixedness
The Central Route to Persuasion
The Mere-Exposure Effect
Lisa is a college English major. She believes all math majors are analytical, logical, and serious. Lisa seems to be demonstrating___________.
Group Polarization
Ingroup Bias
The Actor-Observer Effect
Outgroup Homogeneity Bias
John did poorly on a big test because it was too hot in the room and a student next to him was making distracting noises. John’s friend also did poorly, which John attributes to his lack of study habits and failure to take notes. This is an example of:
Self-Fulfilling Prophecy
Actor-Observer Bias
Attribution Theory
Just-World Phenomenon
A student has just failed a psychology exam. Which of the following explanations is LEAST likely to be evidence of the self-serving bias?
“My teacher hates me.”
“That material was so hard that no one could have passed that class.”
“I didn’t study hard enough.”
“The room was too hot for me to be able to concentrate.”
"I often feel that I have little control over my life and what happens to me..."
Internal Locus of Control
External Locus of Control
"If you work hard and commit yourself to a goal, you can achieve anything!"
Internal Locus of Control
External Locus of Control
"It isn't worth setting goals or making plans because too many things can happen that are outside of my control..."
Internal Locus of Control
External Locus of Control
"Life is a game of chance."
Internal Locus of Control
External Locus of Control
How might a person with an external locus of control respond to failing a test?
I didn’t study enough; I’ll work harder next time.
The test was unfair; there’s nothing I could’ve done.
I need to focus more on the material I didn’t understand.
This result shows I should try a different study method.
Which of the following is a benefit linked to having an internal locus of control?
Higher academic performance
Increased reliance on others for success
Less stress from personal responsibility
Greater belief in the role of luck
Two recent graduates are applying for the same job. One grad believes he can fulfill the role and sits down to write the perfect cover letter. The other grad doesn't think he has a chance, having received several rejections, but figures he might as well throw something together.
The first letter comes across as personable and knowledgeable. The second letter is terse and uncomplimentary. The first grad secures the interview and the job. The second grad goes through a few more rounds of applications before finally landing a lesser job.
This is an example of _________
personal appraisal
public self
private self
self-fulfilling prophecy
Discuss the role of **Social Comparison** in shaping an individual's self-concept. Provide an example to illustrate your point.
Social Comparison helps individuals understand their abilities and status by comparing themselves to others. For example, a student may feel more confident in their math skills after comparing their test scores with classmates who scored lower.
Social Comparison has no impact on an individual's self-concept.
Social Comparison only occurs in competitive environments.
Social Comparison leads individuals to always feel inferior to others.
Which term refers to the feeling of dissatisfaction experienced when individuals perceive they are worse off compared to others?
Upward Social Comparison
Relative Deprivation
Normative Social Influence
Social Norms
Analyze how **Upward Social Comparison** can serve as a motivational tool. Provide an example to support your analysis.
Upward Social Comparison can motivate individuals to improve by comparing themselves to those who are better off. For example, an athlete may train harder after comparing their performance to a top competitor.
Upward Social Comparison always leads to feelings of inadequacy and demotivation.
Upward Social Comparison has no impact on motivation.
Upward Social Comparison only occurs in academic settings.
Which of the following is an example of **Normative Social Influence**?
A person changes their opinion to match the group's opinion to be liked.
A person evaluates their abilities by comparing with others.
A person feels dissatisfied after comparing themselves to others.
A person follows written rules in a workplace.
What is the primary motivation behind **Normative Social Influence**?
The desire to be accurate.
The desire to be liked or accepted by the group.
The desire to be different from the group.
The desire to avoid social comparison.
Describe a scenario where **Relative Deprivation** might occur and explain its potential impact on an individual's behavior.
Relative Deprivation might occur when an employee feels they are underpaid compared to their colleagues, leading to decreased job satisfaction and motivation.
Relative Deprivation occurs when individuals feel they are better off than others.
Relative Deprivation has no impact on behavior.
Relative Deprivation only occurs in social settings, not in professional ones.
Which of the following is an example of **Relative Deprivation**?
A person feels satisfied with their achievements after comparing with others.
A person feels dissatisfied after comparing their salary with colleagues who earn more.
A person changes their behavior to match the group's expectations.
A person follows social norms to fit in with a group.
Imagine this! Clio and Zoe are at a social gathering, and Clio is a staunch vegetarian due to her firm belief in animal rights. But, oh no! She finds herself unknowingly biting into a juicy steak that Ansh had offered her. She feels a wave of discomfort and guilt wash over her as she realizes she's acting against her own beliefs. Can you guess which psychological theory this scenario illustrates?
Mere Exposure Effect
Central Route of Persuasion
Norms of Reciprocity
Cognitive Dissonance Theory
Foot in the door Phenomenon
Imagine this! Ansh just spent a sunny afternoon mowing Sania's lawn while she was off on a tropical vacation. Fast forward a few weeks, Ansh is packing for his own vacation, and Sania pops over, offering to take care of his beloved plants. This friendly exchange is a classic example of which psychological principle?
Peripheral route of Persuasion
Discrimination
Norms of Reciprocity
Mere Exposure Effect
Foot in the door Phenomenon
Imagine you're in a bustling high school. You overhear a group of students including Sarayu and Emma whispering that all the basketball players including Sebastian and Ansh strut around like they own the place. What psychological concept does this scenario illustrate?
Discrimination
Stereotype
Norms of Reciprocity
Mere Exposure Effect
cognitive dissonance theory
Consider this situation: Stewart, a team lead at a software firm, is treating his team member Ansh unfairly because of his race. This behavior is an example of what psychological concept?
Prejudice
Discrimination
Stereotype
Cognitive Dissonance Theory
Mere Exposure Effect
Imagine you're in a buzzing company meeting at TechCorp, where everyone including Laith, Zoe, Ansh, Allijah, and Annie are excitedly discussing a brand new project. Can you guess what the group polarization effect might trigger in this scenario?
The team, including Laith and Zoe, turning into a house divided over the project.
The team's opinion on the project, especially Ansh and Allijah, becoming supercharged after chatting with colleagues who think alike.
The team's viewpoints on the project, particularly Annie's, becoming extreme when they face opposition.
Everyone, including Laith and Zoe, nodding along with the team's decision on the project just to keep the peace.
Imagine you're the new principal of 'Harmony High School' where two groups of students, one led by Emma and Sania and the other by Clio and Sebastian, are always at loggerheads. What's your master plan to dissolve this 'us vs them' mentality and bring about unity?
Organize a school-wide treasure hunt where both groups led by Emma, Sania, Clio and Sebastian have to work together to find the hidden prize
Discourage any form of interaction between the two groups led by Emma, Sania, Clio and Sebastian
Declare a new rule stating that all groups in the school are equal
Introduce a new curriculum that focuses on social issues and diversity
Imagine you're at a school reunion and you meet Stewart. Stewart is convinced that people always get what they deserve in life, and if they're going through a tough time, it's because they've done something to earn it. Jennifer, Ansh, Allijah, and Sania are listening to Stewart's theory. Can you guess which psychological phenomenon Stewart's belief is an example of?
Social Facilitation
Just-World Phenomenon
Scapegoat theory
ingroup bias
In a social trap, individuals are most interested in:
their own welfare, leading to mutually harmful behavior.
their own welfare, leading to mutually beneficial behavior.
the welfare of the other person, leading to mutual harm.
the welfare of the other person, leading to self-harm.
What is the Halo Effect?
The tendency to judge a person negatively based on one negative trait.
The tendency to let a positive trait influence the perception of other traits.
The ability to see auras around people.
The effect of lighting on a person's appearance.
Which of the following is an example of the Halo Effect in a school setting?
A student who is good at sports is assumed to be good at academics.
A student who is late to class is assumed to be lazy.
A student who wears glasses is assumed to be smart.
A student who is quiet is assumed to be shy.
How can the Halo Effect impact marketing?
By making products appear less valuable.
By associating a product with a positive trait to enhance its appeal.
By highlighting the negative aspects of a competitor's product.
By focusing on the price of the product.
How might the Halo Effect influence hiring decisions?
By causing employers to focus solely on qualifications.
By leading employers to favor candidates with positive traits like attractiveness.
By encouraging employers to hire based on experience alone.
By making employers disregard personal traits.
Which type of psychologist finds ways for companies and workers to be more productive?
Forensic
Consumer
Engineering
Industrial-Oranizational
Dr. Didden was hired by the TLC Company to help it retain its employees without lowering the firm’s profits. After TLC removed cubicles and permitted employees to decorate their workroomas recommended by Dr. Didden, the absentee rate declined and no employees left for jobs else- where. Dr. Didden is most likely to be
clinical psychologist
counseling psychologist
industrial/organizational psychologist
forensic psychologists
The belief that your culture is superior to another is
ethnocentrism
cultural relativism
nationalism
assimilation
The attitudes and beliefs we have about a group that we're consciously aware of.
Stereotypes
Racism
Explicit Biases
Implicit Biases
Discrimination
The unconscious biases we have about other groups.
Stereotypes
Racism
Explicit Biases
Implicit Biases
Discrimination
A college student says, “I do not want to take a class with that professor because women teachers are overly emotional and terrible professors.” Is this implicit or explicit bias?
Implicit Bias (Unaware)
Explicit Bias (Intentional)
_________ is looking for and empathizing information in a way that confirms our preconceived notions.
confirmation bias
conformity bias
similarity/contrast bias
beauty bias
When I change my behavior because I believe the rest of the group is legitimately correct and I am wrong
Normative Social Influence
Informational Social Influence
Conformity
Enculturation
What's an example of individualism?
Closely linked individuals
Cooperation
Go with your own personal preference
Neither of these
What's an example of collectivism?
Loosely connected to the community
Values the individual
Will go their own way
Interdependent & closely linked
True or false? It is rude to brag about certain things (income, education, employement, etc) in a collectivist setting.
TRUE
FALSE
True or False? If an individual's convictions or personal beliefs conflict with the groups' beliefs, the individual will go with the groups preference in an individualistic setting.
TRUE
FALSE
Intent to benefit others. Actions such as helping, sharing, donating, co-operating, and volunteering. Obeying the rules and conforming to accepted behaviors
Prosocial Behavior
Gender Roles
Cognitive Dissonance
Diffusion of Responsibility
A "confederate" is...
Another name for a participant
A participant who doesn't follow instructions
A soldier in the US army
An actor who is working for the researcher
Ben is driving when he sees a car stopped on the side of the road, and the passengers looking quite distressed. Ben knows if he stops he will be late for work, but he is worried for the other cars safety and would feel guilty for not stopping, so he pulls over to help. What is Ben demonstrating?
Altruism
Prosocial behavior
External Motives
Being a good person
Despite overwhelming and highly publicized evidence that Senator McEwan was guilty of serious political corruption and misconduct, many who had supported her in past elections remained convinced of her political integrity. Their reaction best illustrates
fixation.
the representativeness heuristic.
belief perseverance.
the availability heuristic.
the framing effect.
Which best defines multiculturalism?
relating to or consulting many cultural or ethnic groups within a society
A study of how culture affects communication
relating to or consulting only one culture within a society
All of the above
the concept that individuals have a moral obligation to act in ways that benefit society as a whole
social responsibility
mere exposure effect
reciprocity norm
fundamental attribution error
Someone choosing to volunteer at a local soup kitchen because they feel the need to contribute to their community's well being
groupthink
attribution theory
social responsibility norm
deindividuation
AAQ Practice: PART A - What research method is used in this study?
In a lab setting, participants were randomly assigned to either listen to music or sit in silence while memorizing a list of words. Their recall ability was then tested to determine the effect of background music on memory performance.
Experiment
Correlational Research Study
Case Study
Naturalistic Observation
Meta-Analysis
AAQ Practice: PART A - What research method is used in this study?
A team of psychologists conducted an in-depth analysis of a 45-year-old individual with hyperthymesia, a rare condition of exceptionally detailed autobiographical memory, to better understand how this condition affects daily life and cognitive processing.
Experiment
Correlational Research Study
Case Study
Naturalistic Observation
Meta-Analysis
AAQ Practice: PART A - What research method is used in this study?
Researchers reviewed and analyzed findings from 15 studies that investigated the effects of mnemonic devices on long-term memory retention in high school students, combining the data to identify overall trends.
Experiment
Correlational Research Study
Case Study
Naturalistic Observation
Meta-Analysis
AAQ Practice: PART A - What research method is used in this study?
Psychologists observed interactions between preschool children on a playground, noting instances where children spontaneously helped peers remember the rules of games, without influencing or interacting with the children.
Experiment
Correlational Research Study
Case Study
Naturalistic Observation
Meta-Analysis
AAQ Practice: PART A - What research method is used in this study?
Researchers collected survey data from 200 college students about their average nightly sleep duration and their performance on memory recall tests, analyzing the relationship between the amount of sleep and memory performance.
Experiment
Correlational Research Study
Case Study
Naturalistic Observation
Meta-Analysis
AAQ Practice: PART A - What research method is used in this study?
Researchers randomly assigned participants to either chew gum or refrain from chewing gum while memorizing a list of numbers, then tested their recall to evaluate the effect of gum chewing on memory.
Experiment
Correlational Research Study
Case Study
Naturalistic Observation
Meta-Analysis
AAQ Practice: PART A - What research method is used in this study?
A study surveyed adults to measure their daily caffeine intake and performance on memory tests, analyzing the relationship between these two variables.
Experiment
Correlational Research Study
Case Study
Naturalistic Observation
Meta-Analysis
AAQ Practice: PART A - What research method is used in this study?
Psychologists observed library patrons and recorded how often they used mnemonic devices, such as acronyms or mental imagery, while studying, without interacting with them.
Experiment
Correlational Research Study
Case Study
Naturalistic Observation
Meta-Analysis
AAQ Part B - What is the operational definition of the dependent variable?
Researchers are investigating whether background noise affects memory recall. Participants are divided into two groups: one studies a list of 20 words in a quiet room, and the other studies the same list with loud music playing.
The loudness of the music played during the study.
The number of words correctly recalled by participants after studying.
The length of time participants were exposed to the study environment.
The type of music played in the noisy room.
AAQ Part B - What is the operational definition of the independent variable?
A study investigates whether using flashcards or taking notes is more effective for improving memory. Participants use one of the two methods to study definitions, and their scores on a memory test are recorded.
The scores participants receive on the memory test.
The number of flashcards participants use during the study.
The method participants use to study (flashcards or taking notes).
The total number of definitions studied by the participants.
AAQ Part B - What is the operational definition of the independent variable?
Researchers examine whether sleep duration influences how well people remember a series of pictures. Participants are split into groups that sleep for 4, 6, or 8 hours, then take a picture recognition test.
The total hours participants slept before the test.
The type of pictures shown to participants during the study.
The number of correctly recognized pictures on the test.
The amount of time participants spend studying the pictures.
AAQ Part B - What is the operational definition of the dependent variable?
A team of psychologists tests whether consuming sugar improves short-term memory. Participants drink either a sugary beverage or a sugar-free placebo before attempting to memorize and recite a sequence of numbers
The type of beverage participants consume (sugary or sugar-free).
The number of numbers participants can recite from memory.
The brand of sugary beverage given to participants.
The amount of sugar in the beverages provided.
AAQ Part B - What is the operational definition of the dependent variable?
Researchers study whether stress impacts memory retention. Participants are exposed to either a low-stress or high-stress task before studying a list of facts, then complete a recall quiz.
The difficulty level of the task given to participants.
The type of task participants complete before studying.
The amount of time spent studying the list of facts.
The number of facts correctly remembered on the recall quiz.
AAQ Part C - Describe the meaning of the identified statistic.
Researchers tested whether sleep duration affects memory recall. Participants who slept 8 hours had a mean recall score of 15 words out of 20, while those who slept 4 hours had a mean recall score of 8 words.
What does the mean recall score of 15 words for the 8-hour group indicate?
Most participants in the 8-hour group recalled exactly 15 words.
The majority of participants in the 8-hour group recalled fewer than 15 words.
The average number of words recalled by the 8-hour group was 15.
All participants in the 8-hour group recalled at least 15 words.
AAQ Part C - Describe the meaning of the identified statistic.
A study examined the effectiveness of mnemonics on memory retention. The range of recall scores in the mnemonic group was 5 words (highest score: 20, lowest score: 15).
What does the range of 5 words indicate about recall scores in the mnemonic group?
All participants recalled between 15 and 20 words.
The average recall score was 5 words.
Most participants scored closer to 15 than 20 words.
The scores of participants were evenly distributed across 5 points.
AAQ Part C - Describe the meaning of the identified statistic.
Researchers analyzed memory test results from 50 participants who used imagery techniques, finding a standard deviation of 2.5 words.
What does a standard deviation of 2.5 words indicate about the recall scores?
Most participants’ scores were within 2.5 words of the average.
The average score on the recall test was 2.5 words.
The range of scores was 2.5 words.
All participants scored exactly 2.5 words apart from each other.
AAQ Part C - Describe the meaning of the identified statistic.
A memory test was given to high school students, and one student scored in the 85th percentile for recall accuracy.
What does it mean for the student to score in the 85th percentile?
The student’s score was in the top 20% of all test-takers.
The student’s score was exactly 85 points higher than the average score.
The student scored 85% of the total possible points on the test.
The student scored higher than 85% of other students.
AAQ Part D - What ethical guideline was followed in this study?
Researchers examined how sleep deprivation affects memory recall by asking participants to stay awake for 24 hours. Participants were told beforehand about the procedures, risks, and their right to stop participating at any time. They signed forms agreeing to the terms before the study began.
The ethical guideline followed in this study was confidentiality.
The ethical guideline followed in this study was informed consent.
The ethical guideline followed in this study was protection from harm
The ethical guideline followed in this study was debriefing.
AAQ Part D - What ethical guideline was followed in this study?
Researchers studied the effect of emotional stress on short-term memory by asking participants to watch a distressing film. After the study, participants were reassured, the purpose of the study was explained, and researchers offered resources for emotional support if needed.
The ethical guideline followed in this study was confidentiality.
The ethical guideline followed in this study was informed consent.
The ethical guideline followed in this study was obtaining approval from the IRB.
The ethical guideline followed in this study was debriefing.
AAQ Part D - What ethical guideline was followed in this study?
Researchers tested memory retention by asking participants to recall lists of words after listening to them. All data collected, including participants' results and demographic information, was stored anonymously and securely to protect their identity.
The ethical guideline followed in this study was confidentiality.
The ethical guideline followed in this study was informed consent.
The ethical guideline followed in this study was protection from harm.
The ethical guideline followed in this study was debriefing.
AAQ Part E - Explain whether or not the results can be generalized.
Researchers studied the effects of daily exercise on memory recall in American adults by randomly selecting a sample of 500 participants, aged 18-65, equally distributed between men and women, from across the United States.
Yes, the findings are generalizable because the sample includes a broad age range of adults and gender balance.
No they cannot be generalized, because the sample size is too small to represent the population.
Yes, because all adults have similar memory processes.
No, because the study only tested memory recall and not other cognitive abilities.
AAQ Part E - Explain whether or not the results can be generalized.
Researchers examined the effects of caffeine on memory retention in American adults by studying 30 male college students aged 18-22, all attending a single university.
Yes, they are generalized because college students represent a cross-section of American adults.
No, the results cannot be generalized to all adults because the sample size is too small to represent them.
Yes it could be generalized to all adults because caffeine affects all adults in the same way.
No, it could not be generalized to all adults because the sample is limited to only young adult male college students from one location.
AAQ Part E - Explain whether or not the results can be generalized.
Researchers investigated the impact of sleep duration on memory recall in high school students by randomly selecting 1,000 participants (500 boys and 500 girls) from schools across urban, suburban, and rural areas nationwide.
No it cannot be generalized, because the study did not include students younger than high school age.
No it cannot be generalized, because the study only focused on high school students.
Yes, it could be generalized to high school students because the sample includes a balanced representation of genders and locations.
Yes it can be generalized, because all high school students experience similar memory processes.
AAQ Part E - Explain whether or not the results can be generalized.
Researchers studied the effects of stress on memory recall in American adults by sampling 40 professional athletes, including 30 men and 10 women, all from the same sports league.
Yes the results of this study can be generalized because stress affects everyone in the same way.
No, the results are not generalizable to American adults because the sample is limited to professional athletes who may differ from the general population.
Yes, because the study included both men and women.
No, because the sample size is too small to generalize findings.
Which perspective would be most useful when trying to explain how people from different countries express affection?
Social-Cultural
Functionalist
Behavioral
Psychodynamic
