As Part of a Psychology Experiment, Ed and Todd Write

question 54

Multiple Choice

As part of a psychology experiment, Ed and Todd write essays saying that seat belts are unnecessary and that laws requiring them should be abolished. From a questionnaire given several weeks before, it is known that both Ed and Todd are actually in favor of laws requiring seat belts. In the experiment, Ed is given a very small reward for writing an essay, while Todd is given a large reward for writing the essay. If their attitudes are subsequently measured, what is the most likely result?

• A) Todd will favor seat belts more than before; Ed will be more opposed.
• B) Todd's attitude about seat belts will not change; Ed's will become stronger that seat belts are unnecessary.
• C) Todd's attitude about seat belts will not change; Ed's will become stronger that seat belts are necessary.
• D) Todd will favor seat belts more than before; Ed's attitudes will not change.

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Definitions:

Parasympathetic Nervous

Part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for relaxation and conservation of energy by slowing the heart rate and increasing intestinal and gland activity.

Autonomic Nervous System

The Autonomic Nervous System is a part of the peripheral nervous system responsible for regulating involuntary body functions, such as heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate.

Peripheral Nervous System

The peripheral nervous system consists of all the nerves that lie outside the brain and spinal cord, responsible for transmitting sensory information to the central nervous system and carrying out motor commands.

Somatic Nervous System

A part of the peripheral nervous system associated with the voluntary control of body movements via skeletal muscles.