A Study Demonstrated That If a Participant Is Being Interviewed

question 70

Multiple Choice

A study demonstrated that if a participant is being interviewed by a person who taps her feet,the participant is also more likely to tap his feet;and if he is being interviewed by a person who scratches her head,the participant is also more likely to scratch his head.Which principle does this finding BEST demonstrate?

• A)People are biased toward trying to confirm what they already know.
• B)The act of observing behavior can change that behavior.
• C)People develop a priori causal theories to explain their behavior.
• D)People are cognitive misers.

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Definitions:

Isometric

Pertains to exercises or muscle contractions where the muscle length does not change, and no visible movement occurs, typically used to build strength and stability.

Anaerobic

Relating to processes or organisms that occur or can exist in the absence of oxygen.

Isometric Exercise

Exercise performed by contracting muscles against an immovable object.

Muscle Endurance

The ability of a muscle or group of muscles to sustain repeated contractions or to continue applying force against a fixed object for an extended period.