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Which of the following is a key difference between correlational and experimental methods?
Which of the following is a key difference between correlational and experimental methods?
- Experimental methods involve observing patterns in nature, while correlational methods do not.
- Correlational methods involve manipulation of variables, while experimental methods do not.
- Experimental methods involve manipulation of variables to establish causality, while correlational methods do not. (correct)
- Correlational methods aim to establish causality, while experimental methods do not.
In the Monopoly experiment, what was the purpose of randomly assigning participants to different conditions?
In the Monopoly experiment, what was the purpose of randomly assigning participants to different conditions?
- To ensure that the conditions were adequately controlled for confounding variables.
- To establish a correlation between wealth and behavior.
- To manipulate the independent variable of wealth and observe its effects. (correct)
- To observe patterns in participants' behavior without any intervention.
What is the first step in the scientific method?
What is the first step in the scientific method?
- Design an experiment to test the hypothesis.
- Make a testable hypothesis.
- Observe patterns or relationships in nature. (correct)
- Identify the independent and dependent variables.
In the example provided, what is the independent variable?
In the example provided, what is the independent variable?
What is the purpose of identifying the dependent variable in an experiment?
What is the purpose of identifying the dependent variable in an experiment?
Which of the following is a characteristic of a well-designed and well-executed experiment?
Which of the following is a characteristic of a well-designed and well-executed experiment?
What is the main purpose of randomly assigning participants to experimental conditions?
What is the main purpose of randomly assigning participants to experimental conditions?
What happens to an individual's empathy levels as they gain power?
What happens to an individual's empathy levels as they gain power?
Which of the following is an example of 'Reputational Power' as described in the text?
Which of the following is an example of 'Reputational Power' as described in the text?
According to the studies described, which of the following is NOT a negative behavior associated with power and wealth?
According to the studies described, which of the following is NOT a negative behavior associated with power and wealth?
What is the main reason why powerful people are less able to read others' emotions according to the text?
What is the main reason why powerful people are less able to read others' emotions according to the text?
What is the main difference between 'good' and 'bad' leaders according to the text?
What is the main difference between 'good' and 'bad' leaders according to the text?
Which of the following is a key characteristic of the 'Power Paradox'?
Which of the following is a key characteristic of the 'Power Paradox'?
What is the main purpose of a hypothesis according to the text?
What is the main purpose of a hypothesis according to the text?
According to the studies described, which of the following is NOT a negative behavior associated with power and wealth?
According to the studies described, which of the following is NOT a negative behavior associated with power and wealth?
What is the main characteristic of 'Coercive Power' as described in the text?
What is the main characteristic of 'Coercive Power' as described in the text?
How does power affect individuals according to the text?
How does power affect individuals according to the text?
What type of power do good bosses tend to yield, according to the text?
What type of power do good bosses tend to yield, according to the text?
What is considered a habit of high character CEOs?
What is considered a habit of high character CEOs?
What does integrity as a habit entail?
What does integrity as a habit entail?
What was the result of the study conducted by researcher Fred Kiel on CEOs and character?
What was the result of the study conducted by researcher Fred Kiel on CEOs and character?
What distinguishes 'virtuoso CEO moral habits' from those of low character CEOs?
What distinguishes 'virtuoso CEO moral habits' from those of low character CEOs?
How did Costco CEO Jim Senegal's character score affect business outcomes?
How did Costco CEO Jim Senegal's character score affect business outcomes?
Which income group was more likely to give money to strangers when given a choice to keep it or donate it anonymously?
Which income group was more likely to give money to strangers when given a choice to keep it or donate it anonymously?
In the Dice Roll Cheating Study mentioned, wealthier individuals were how many times more likely to cheat in a game with a $50 prize compared to others?
In the Dice Roll Cheating Study mentioned, wealthier individuals were how many times more likely to cheat in a game with a $50 prize compared to others?
What was found in the Candy Jar Study regarding the likelihood of participants taking candy reserved for children?
What was found in the Candy Jar Study regarding the likelihood of participants taking candy reserved for children?
What happened in the Car Brand vs. Stopping at Pedestrian Crossing Study involving the behavior of drivers with different car types?
What happened in the Car Brand vs. Stopping at Pedestrian Crossing Study involving the behavior of drivers with different car types?
Which statement is supported by the text regarding wealth and negotiation practices?
Which statement is supported by the text regarding wealth and negotiation practices?
'Two Routes to Power' research suggests that emotional intelligence and focusing on others' needs lead to what outcome?
'Two Routes to Power' research suggests that emotional intelligence and focusing on others' needs lead to what outcome?
'The Perils of Power' section discusses how acquisition of power affects what aspect of individuals?
'The Perils of Power' section discusses how acquisition of power affects what aspect of individuals?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Abraham Lincoln according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Abraham Lincoln according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of good leaders as described by Sutton?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of good leaders as described by Sutton?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a characteristic of good leaders according to Kiel?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a characteristic of good leaders according to Kiel?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of bad leaders?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of bad leaders?
What is the main difference between the "Experimental" Monopoly study and the "Correlational" income vs. donation study?
What is the main difference between the "Experimental" Monopoly study and the "Correlational" income vs. donation study?
Which of the following statements about the Monopoly experiment is TRUE?
Which of the following statements about the Monopoly experiment is TRUE?
What is the main conclusion drawn from the Monopoly experiment?
What is the main conclusion drawn from the Monopoly experiment?
Which of the following statements about the "Income vs. Donation Correlational Study" is TRUE according to the text?
Which of the following statements about the "Income vs. Donation Correlational Study" is TRUE according to the text?
Which of the following statements about the scientific method is TRUE?
Which of the following statements about the scientific method is TRUE?
Which of the following statements about correlation and causation is TRUE?
Which of the following statements about correlation and causation is TRUE?
According to the passage, what is the most important trait of a good leader?
According to the passage, what is the most important trait of a good leader?
What does Hogan advocate and try to prove regarding leadership?
What does Hogan advocate and try to prove regarding leadership?
What is the key difference between politicians and leaders according to the passage?
What is the key difference between politicians and leaders according to the passage?
What does the passage suggest organizations should do to hire competent individuals over charismatic ones?
What does the passage suggest organizations should do to hire competent individuals over charismatic ones?
According to the passage, what percentage of managers should not be in their positions?
According to the passage, what percentage of managers should not be in their positions?
What does the passage say about the relationship between personality factors and leadership performance?
What does the passage say about the relationship between personality factors and leadership performance?
What does the passage say is necessary for people to change and improve their character?
What does the passage say is necessary for people to change and improve their character?
What does the passage suggest is the fundamental goal of leadership according to Hogan?
What does the passage suggest is the fundamental goal of leadership according to Hogan?
According to the passage, what is the most important factor that would reform leadership failures in large businesses?
According to the passage, what is the most important factor that would reform leadership failures in large businesses?
Why do military leaders sometimes not succeed in business?
Why do military leaders sometimes not succeed in business?
What does the text suggest about the relationship between Emotional Intelligence (EQ) and effective leadership?
What does the text suggest about the relationship between Emotional Intelligence (EQ) and effective leadership?
What is the fundamental goal of leadership?
What is the fundamental goal of leadership?
What does the text suggest that organizations should do to contribute to the survival of the entire species?
What does the text suggest that organizations should do to contribute to the survival of the entire species?
What does the text suggest that managers should do to be more effective?
What does the text suggest that managers should do to be more effective?
What does the text suggest about the relationship between personality traits and business incompetence?
What does the text suggest about the relationship between personality traits and business incompetence?
Study Notes
Module 2 - Learning Outcomes
Distinguish between Correlational and Experimental Methods
- Experimental methods involve manipulation of variables to establish causality
- Example: Monopoly Experiment - controlled environment, actively changing variables to establish causation
- Correlational methods do not involve changing variables, only aim to identify relationships
Describe the Scientific Method
- Attempts to uncover lawful relationships among things
- Begins with making observations of patterns in nature
- Example: When I am in a good mood and smile at customers, my tips seem larger than when I don't smile and am in a foul mood
- After observation, a testable hypothesis is made
- Design an experiment to test the hypothesis
- Must be well-designed and well-executed
- Must have an independent variable (cause) and a dependent variable (effect)
- Participants must be randomly assigned to experimental conditions
Describe the Power Paradox
- Empathy and kindness cause individuals to become more powerful, but empathy levels decrease as individuals gain power
- Two Routes to Power:
- Reputational Power: attained through socially intelligent strategies that involve empathy and kindness
- Coercive Power: attained through a top-down machiavellian strategy
Describe Negative Behaviors Associated with Power and Wealth
- Paul Piff's Monopoly Study:
- Wealthier and more powerful players are more likely to be boastful and rude towards the less wealthy player
- Wealthier players do not attribute the role of luck in winning the game
- Income vs. Donation Study:
- High-income people are less likely to donate 10 USD to an anonymous stranger
- Rigged Dice Game Study:
- Wealthier individuals are 3-4x more likely to cheat in a game with a 50 USD prize
- Candy Jar Study:
- Participants who felt rich are more likely to take candy from a jar reserved for a nearby developmental study of children
- Pedestrian Crossing Study:
- Drivers of more expensive car brands are less likely to stop for pedestrians waiting to cross
- Wealth and Negotiation Study:
- Wealthier individuals are more likely to lie in negotiations and endorse unethical behavior
Distinguish between Characteristics of Good and Bad Leaders
- Good Leaders:
- High Emotional Intelligence
- Kind, gentle, and empathic
- Focused on the interests of others
- Examples: Abraham Lincoln, Doctors Without Borders
- Bad Leaders:
- Selfish, insensitive, and incompetent
- Examples: "almost" psychopaths, "bad bosses"### Military Leadership vs. Business Leadership
- Military leaders may not succeed in business due to the differing nature of leadership, as the military emphasizes following orders, whereas innovation is key in business.
- The Psychology of Military Incompetence parallels The Psychology of Business Incompetence, highlighting the darker aspects of personality.
Assessing Personality and Leadership
- Sears' hiring process involved IQ tests, personality tests, and interviews, but 65% of candidates failed, exhibiting diagnosable personality disorders.
- Core assessments can identify the "periodic table of elements of personality."
- Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is often considered "pop psychology" and therefore unreliable.
Emotional Intelligence and Leadership
- High EQ individuals are calm, steady, and lack urgency, whereas low EQ individuals are unstable and urgent.
Monitoring Personal Reputation
- There are multiple reputations to consider, including those perceived by subordinates, peers, and superiors.
- Cultural differences should be taken into account when evaluating reputation.
The Dark and Bright Sides of Personality
- Personality has a dark, bright, and inner side, encompassing values that vary cross-culturally.
The Goal of Leadership
- The fundamental goal of leadership is to work for the common good, rather than personal gain.
Effective Management
- Managers should prioritize the long-term success of the company over personal benefits, ensuring the survival of the organization.
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Learn about the differences between experimental and correlational methods of investigation. Explore the manipulation of variables to establish causality, controlled environments, and randomly assigned conditions in experiments. Gain insight into the characteristics and applications of each method.
