An Experiment Was Run in Which Group a Was Given

question 239

Essay

An experiment was run in which group A was given 3 minutes to study a word list, while group B was given 10 minutes to study the same list. Later, both groups were asked to recall words from the list. In this study, the number of words recalled is the _______.
a. independent variable
b. dependent variable
c. placebo
d. control group

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Definitions:

Projective Test

A psychological assessment tool that uses ambiguous stimuli to elicit responses that reveal aspects of an individual's personality.

Ambiguous Stimuli

Refers to sensory information that can be interpreted in multiple ways, leading to uncertainty or variability in perception.

Inner Thoughts

Personal, private reflections or considerations, often not voiced or shared with others.

Personality Inventory

A type of questionnaire or psychological test designed to reveal aspects of an individual's character or psychological makeup.