Solomon Asch set up an experiment in which eight people were shown a 10-inch line, and they had to choose the line (from a group of three) that matched the original line in length. Through this experiment, Asch was studying ________
a. bystander apathy.
b. social loafing.
c. groupthink.
d. conformity.
Answer: d
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a. correction for attenuation. b. construct validation. c. cross validation. d. criterion/predictor confusion.
Lynn is a person who is usually positive in her outlook; she generally likes most things. She will likely be perceived as
a. incompetent b. fickle c. warm d. physically attractive
A researcher will submit ______ to their institution's IRB for approval prior to conducting any research.
A. research protocol B. ethical considerations C. informed consent D. debriefing statement
The term human capital refers to:
A) the KSAOs that require training. B) how much employees should be paid for their work, considering working conditions, skills required, and other factors. C) the education, training, and experiences of employees that provide value to organizations. D) the utility of keeping a seasoned employee rather than hiring a new employee.