Miriam Has Been Studying the Effects That Different Genres of Music

question 41

Multiple Choice

Miriam has been studying the effects that different genres of music have on an individual's demeanor for 5 years now. According to her research, classical music seems to not elicit any type of aggressive behavior. As she conducts her screen, she makes sure that there are no individuals who like classical music in her group. This is an example of:

• A) experimenter bias.
• B) experimental design.
• C) subject bias.
• D) blind design.

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Definitions:

Drive-Reduction Theory

A psychological theory suggesting that motivation arises from biological needs driving an individual to act in ways that reduce drives and achieve homeostasis.

Physiological Needs

The most basic human necessities required to sustain life, such as air, water, food, shelter, and sleep, according to Maslow's hierarchy of needs.

Psychological Wants

Desires primarily based on emotional or mental fulfillment rather than basic survival or physiological needs.

Innate Tendency

Inborn or natural behaviors and characteristics that are genetically programmed, not learned from experience.