Psychology Answers

In the field of public relations, social media has become a very important tool. Identify any two

social media platforms and discuss how they have been used in public relations activities using

real-life examples.

In the field of public relations, social media has become a very important tool. Identify any twos social media platforms and discuss how they have been used in public relations activities using real-life examples.

A researcher thinks that it’s harder for people to exert self-control when there are cookies in the room. She knows that the populations’ mean ability to exert self-control is 5 (on a 1 – 9 scale) with a standard deviation of 1.5. She brings 60 people into the lab and puts them in a room with a plate full of freshly baked chocolate chip cookies. When she measures their ability to exert self-control, she finds that they have a mean of 2.4. Using an alpha level of .01, test her hypothesis that the temptation of cookies decreases people’s self-control.

1. What is the mean of the appropriate distribution?

Find an issue of a journal that publishes short empirical research reports (e.g., Psychological Science, Psychologic Bulletin and Review, Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin). Pick three studies, and rate each one in terms of how feasible it would be for you to replicate it with the resources available to you right now. Use the following rating scale: 

(1) You could replicate it essentially as reported.

 (2) You could replicate it with some simplifications.

 (3) You could not replicate it. Explain each rating.

what constitutes a classroom diverse

Match the power phenomenon on the left to its relevant description or example.

1.

Coercive power

A.

A formal and directive power base

demanding immediate compliance

through coercive tactics

2.

Reward power

B. A personal and relational power base

that develops over time as a result of

being respected for the manner in

which followers are treated and tasks

are performed

3.

Legitimate power

C.

A formal power based on employee’s

proneness to improve their

performance when they are rewarded

4. Expert power

D.

A positional power base that is

formalised by executive management

and unquestionably accepted by

employees

5. Referent power

E. A personal power base that is rooted

in the person’s expert skills, knowledge

and abilitie

1.4 Positive attachment figures

Discuss any two social media platforms that could be used to engage some stakeholders of The KwaSizabantu (KSB) Mission.

Give practical examples of how quantitative personality scales and questionnaires have  

    influenced personality in consumer behaviour?

Explain the difference between crisis management and issues management. Include references in your answer