RESEARCH STUDY 2

question 33

Essay

RESEARCH STUDY 2.1: Charlotte is studying subliminal messages and weight loss.She is curious whether people will lose more weight if they hear subliminal messages that encourage weight loss ("don't eat that food," "you want to be thin," etc.) in the music on their iPods than will people who do not have subliminal messages in their music.She studies 40 people and finds the following results: Although Charlotte is concerned with exposure to subliminal messages, she collects data from people not exposed to subliminal messages.What is this group called? Why must this group be included in her study?

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Definitions:

Well-being

The state of being comfortable, healthy, or happy, encompassing physical, mental, and emotional health.

Society

A group of individuals involved in persistent social interaction, or a large social grouping sharing the same geographical or social territory, typically subject to the same political authority and dominant cultural expectations.

Globalization

The method through which companies or various entities gain global influence or begin to function at an international level, resulting in heightened interconnectivity.

Cultural Practices

Refers to the habits, rituals, and traditions specific to a community or society that reflect their values, beliefs, and way of life.