A Psychologist Is Studying the Effects of Fatigue on Competition

question 184

Multiple Choice

A psychologist is studying the effects of fatigue on competition. She has subjects skip one, two, or three nights of sleep and then play a competitive game, noting the number of points scored by subjects in the three different conditions. In this example, the dependent variable is

• A) fatigue.
• B) the number of points scored.
• C) number of nights sleep was missed.
• D) number of games played.

Explore the intersection of profit, morality, and ethical business practices.

Understand the complexities surrounding ethical problems and the misconceptions about easy solutions.

Distinguish between laws and ethical standards, and the implications of violations.

Appreciate the influence of cultural norms on ethical standards and behaviors.

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Definitions:

Financial Exploitation

The illegal or improper use of an individual’s funds, property, or assets, often targeting the elderly or those unable to manage their own finances.

Cognitive Impairment

A decline in mental functions such as memory, attention, and decision-making, which may affect an individual's day-to-day activities.

Financially Exploited

Refers to being taken advantage of in a financial aspect, often through manipulation or deceit.

Cortical Thickness

A measure of the thickness of the cortex, the outer layer of the brain, which is related to cognitive functioning.