You Have a Hypothesis That Sugar Decreases the Ability to Remember

question 26

Essay

You have a hypothesis that sugar decreases the ability to remember lists of words, and that this impairment increases with the amount of sugar that is administered. Design a between groups single factor true experiment to test this idea. Be sure to define your independent and dependent variables. How will you recruit subjects? How will you allocate subjects and conditions?

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Definitions:

Closed Posture

A position that conveys the feeling of not being totally receptive to what is being said; arms are often rigid or folded across the chest.

Boredom

A state of feeling uninterested, weary, or impatient due to a lack of stimulation, excitement, or engagement.

Leaning Back

A posture where one inclines the torso backwards from a vertical or standing position, often for relaxation or balancing purposes.

Active Listening

The practice of fully concentrating, understanding, responding, and remembering what is being said in a conversation.