With regard to behavior during social dilemmas, groups tend to be more ____ than individuals in mixed-motive situations.
a. cooperative
b. averse to risk
c. gullible
d. competitive
Question 2
Which example best reflects the use of interrater reliability?
a. In a study examining the favorite foods of college students, a large sample of students rate several foodsaccording to their preferences. The degree to which students' responses are correlated is assessed.
b. In a study examining well-being in the elderly, respondents living in different nursing homes are asked to ratethe quality of their nursing home. Researchers then obtain a copy of participants' medical records. Therelationship between the quality ratings and actual health is assessed.
c. In a study examining the creativity of children's paintings, several judges are asked to rate the creativity ofeach painting. The degree to which the judges agree in their ratings is assessed.
d. In a study examining toy preferences of toddlers, the children are left alone to play with several toys for anhour. During the first half-hour, one researcher observes their play. During the second half-hour, a secondresearcher observes their play. The researchers' observations are then compared.
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