Two Researchers Are Studying Chronic Worrying

question 118

Multiple Choice

Two researchers are studying chronic worrying. One researcher measures worrying as the number of times per day that clients report worrying. The other researcher measures worrying by asking clients how much worrying interferes with daily life. In this example, what differs between the two researchers' ways of looking at worrying?

• A) the independent variable.
• B) the experimenter expectancy bias.
• C) the within-subject design.
• D) the operational definition.

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Definitions:

APC

The average propensity to consume, which is the proportion of income that is spent on consumption rather than saved.

Disposable Income

Financial allocations for households' spending and saving activities post-income tax deductions.

Savings

Funds that are set aside for future use rather than being spent immediately, often placed in accounts that earn interest.

Consumption

The use of goods and services by households or individuals, typically referring to the final use that directly satisfies human needs or wants.