Dr Ibrahim Conducts an Experiment at a Local University

question 110

Multiple Choice

Dr. Ibrahim conducts an experiment at a local university. Participants were shown a white envelope while listening to two minutes of uplifting music and a brown envelope while listening to two minutes of a single tone repeated over and over (which was intended to be annoying) . At the end of the experiment, participants are told to choose an envelope containing their compensation on the way out of the room. The envelopes are either white or brown. If there were 100 participants, how many are likely to choose a white envelope instead of a brown envelope?

• A) 45
• B) 60
• C) 75
• D) 100

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Definitions:

Cognitive-behavioral Therapy

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Psychotropic Medication

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Electroconvulsive Therapy

A mental health therapy that involves triggering seizures in patients through electrical means to alleviate symptoms of psychiatric conditions.

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