Researchers Are Examining the Effects of Listening to Background Music

question 19

Multiple Choice

Researchers are examining the effects of listening to background music on the stress levels of truck loaders. Only experienced loaders are included in the study. During the morning shift, music is played. During the afternoon shift, no music is played. What is a potential confound in this experiment?

• A) Type of music played
• B) The playing of music
• C) The loaders' skill level
• D) The task being measured

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