Dr Merrick Designs a Study Comparing the Effects of Mindfulness

question 50

Multiple Choice

Dr. Merrick designs a study comparing the effects of mindfulness training to cognitive training on flexible thinking. In designing this study, what would be an appropriate manipulation check?

• A)Testing that the flexible thinking task is hard enough to show group differences
• B)Measuring heart rate to ensure that mindfulness has a calming effect
• C)Ensuring that no participants had prior experience with mindfulness training
• D)Adding a third group that receives flexibility training

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