Question 1

The following is not an example of an unobtrusive erosion measure:

Accepted Answer

A)  a worn book cover 
B)  a bumper sticker 
C)  scratches on flooring 
D)  torn pages in a phone book 
A)  a worn book cover 
B)  a bumper sticker 
C)  scratches on flooring 
D)  torn pages in a phone book

Question 2

Are physiological measures ever used in social psychological research? What are the advantages of such measures? Are there any drawbacks? If so, what are they?

Accepted Answer

Yes, physiological measures are often us

Question 3

Why should social psychologists choose behavioral dependent variables over, say, self-report dependent variables?

Accepted Answer

Social psychologists should choose behav

Question 4

Which of the following is not generally considered to be a practical way to administer a dependent variable?

Accepted Answer

A)  disguise the measure 
B)  remove the measure from the main part of the study 
C)  use a nonverbal measure 
D)  all of the above 
A)  disguise the measure 
B)  remove the measure from the main part of the study 
C)  use a nonverbal measure 
D)  all of the above

Question 5

Define and describe the role of behavioroid measures in social psychological research. Provide a concrete example.

Accepted Answer

Behavioroid measures in social psycholog

The following is not an example of an unobtrusive erosion measure:

Are physiological measures ever used in social psychological research? What are the advantages of such measures? Are there any drawbacks? If so, what are they?

Why should social psychologists choose behavioral dependent variables over, say, self-report dependent variables?

Which of the following is not generally considered to be a practical way to administer a dependent variable?

Define and describe the role of behavioroid measures in social psychological research. Provide a concrete example.

Studying Social Psychology

Developing Research Topics in Social Psychology

Ethical Issues in Social Psychological Research

Basic Experimental Design

Alternatives to Experimental Research in Social Psychology

Developing Questionnaires and Surveys

Introducing a Difference: Independent Variables

Validity and Realism in Research

Conducting Social Psychology Experiments: Practical Matters

Data Analysis

Presenting Social Psychological Research

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Exam 8: Measuring What Happens: Dependent Variables

The following is not an example of an unobtrusive erosion measure:

Are physiological measures ever used in social psychological research? What are the advantages of such measures? Are there any drawbacks? If so, what are they?

Why should social psychologists choose behavioral dependent variables over, say, self-report dependent variables?

Which of the following is not generally considered to be a practical way to administer a dependent variable?

Define and describe the role of behavioroid measures in social psychological research. Provide a concrete example.

Studying Social Psychology

Developing Research Topics in Social Psychology

Ethical Issues in Social Psychological Research

Basic Experimental Design

Alternatives to Experimental Research in Social Psychology

Developing Questionnaires and Surveys

Introducing a Difference: Independent Variables

Validity and Realism in Research

Conducting Social Psychology Experiments: Practical Matters

Data Analysis

Presenting Social Psychological Research

Filters