A Researcher Tests Whether a New Teaching Method Is More

question 91

Multiple Choice

A researcher tests whether a new teaching method is more effective than the old one. What is the RESEARCH hypothesis?

• A)The new teaching method is more effective than the old teaching method.
• B)The old teaching method is more effective than the new teaching method.
• C)There is no difference in effectiveness between the old teaching method and the new teaching method.
• D)There is some difference in effectiveness between the old teaching method and the new teaching method, but which is more effective is not predicted.

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Definitions:

Cannon-Bard Theory

A theory of emotion that argues physiological arousal and emotional experience occur simultaneously, not sequentially.

James-Lange Theory

The James-Lange theory is a psychological theory suggesting that emotions result from one's perception of physical reactions to stimuli, where physiological arousal precedes emotional experience.

Two-Factor Theory

A psychological theory that posits that emotional experiences arise from a combination of a state of physiological arousal and a cognitive interpretation of that arousal.

Autonomic Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that controls involuntary bodily functions, such as heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate.