In One Study, the Experimental Group Is Subjected to Loud

question 65

Multiple Choice

In one study, the experimental group is subjected to loud, unpredictable noises to see whether or not those noises will affect performance on a memory task. What will the control group do?

• A) nothing at all
• B) perform the memory task without noises
• C) listen to the noises but perform no task
• D) control the noises that the experimental group has to listen to

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Definitions:

ATC

Average Total Cost, refers to the total cost per unit of output, calculated by dividing the total cost by the quantity of output produced.

Long Run

A period of time in economics during which all factors of production and costs are variable, allowing for full adjustment to any change.

Output

The total amount of goods or services produced by a person, machine, factory, country, etc., within a given period.

ATC

Average Total Cost, the sum of all production costs divided by the quantity of output produced, reflecting the average cost per unit of output.