Question

Dr. Parker finds that judgments of responsibility for an automobile accident is greater for male drivers if the outcome is severe than if it is mild. However, for female drivers, ratings are the same irrespective of the outcome. These findings suggest
A. a main effect of gender.
B. a main effect of outcome.
C. an interaction between gender and responsibility.
D. an interaction between gender and outcome

Answer 1

Answer: C) an interaction between gender and responsibility.

Explanation:

According to  the mentioned situation , it is depicting about the relation scenario of responsibility and gender. Responsibility distribution of an individual in case of vehicle accident is based on gender.

If the accident is done by male driver then it is supposed that the responsibility of that driver is more in severe situation and little less in mild situation. But if the accident happens due to female driver then responsibility of female remains same for severe as well as mild situation.

Other options are incorrect because gender effect, resulting situation and relation of outcome and gender are not being depicted from the question's case.

Thus, the correct option is option(C).