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What type of model analyzes the relationship between two variables?
What type of model analyzes the relationship between two variables?
- Automatic
- Univariate (correct)
- Multivariate
- Mediation
Which of the following issues is NOT mentioned as a change in focus for research?
Which of the following issues is NOT mentioned as a change in focus for research?
- Prejudice
- Social cognition
- Economic stability (correct)
- Aggression
What is the purpose of mediation models in research?
What is the purpose of mediation models in research?
- To utilize questionable research methods
- To examine gender differences
- To identify the cause of a relationship (correct)
- To analyze multiple variables simultaneously
Which of the following best describes multivariate analysis?
Which of the following best describes multivariate analysis?
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What type of participants does research increasingly consider in its focus?
What type of participants does research increasingly consider in its focus?
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Changes in focus
- Focus has shifted from instinct to cognitive processes
- Research now explores automatic processing and social cognition
- Cultural influences are increasingly considered
- Best research practices are emphasized
Changes in issues
- Prejudice, aggression, and crime are ongoing areas of study
- Multiculturalism and morality are emerging topics
- Religious beliefs and their impact on behavior are investigated
Changes in participants
- Gender differences are extensively studied
- Focus has shifted from male-only participants to including women
- Research now uses a wider range of participants, including college students and MTurk users
Changes in analysis
- Univariate analysis is the simplest, examining the relationship between two variables
- Multivariate analysis examines multiple variables
- Mediation models explore the underlying reasons for relationships
- For example, mediation models can explain why women are more frequently depressed than men
Changes in research methods
- Concerns about questionable research methods have emerged
- Emphasis is placed on using rigorous and ethical methods
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