Read the article: “Keep your (social) distance: Pathogen concerns and social perception in the time of COVID-19 Links to an external site.” by Olivera-La Rosa, Chuquichambi, and Ingram (2020).
State the purpose of the study noting how it adds to the literature in a meaningful way and paraphrasing the main prediction(s).
Summarize the methods used and identify key components of the study (i.e., IVs, DVs, operational definitions)
Summarize the results of the study and the interpretation offered by the authors.
Critique the methodological strengths & weaknesses of the study as well as the validity of the way results were interpreted by considering other plausible explanations. Be sure to discuss at least two significant methodological strengths and two significant methodological weaknesses.
