When Participants Are Selected Because They Have or Have Not

question 14

Multiple Choice

When participants are selected because they have or have not experienced something unique in the real world (e.g., they have lived in a homeless shelter/not lived in a shelter) , researchers call this type of independent variable a(n) ______.

• A) selected treatment
• B) experience treatment
• C) subject treatment
• D) natural treatment

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Definitions:

Contrast Effect

A cognitive bias where the value or quality of an object is perceived differently when compared alongside other objects, significantly altering perception and judgement.

Balance Theory

A psychological theory suggesting that individuals strive for consistency and balance in their relationships and beliefs for psychological comfort.

Unit Relation

The way in which different components or elements are connected and interact within a system or structure.

Endorsement

The act of publicly recommending or supporting a product, service, or idea, often by a celebrity or recognized authority.