RESEARCH STUDY 12

question 58

Essay

RESEARCH STUDY 12.3: To study the effects of physical discomfort on attention, Dr.Lopez conducted the following study: A group of participants were required to keep one hand submerged in cold water (52 degrees).Half of the participants kept their hand in the water for 2 minutes, and half of the participants kept their hand in the water for 4 minutes.In addition, half of the participants were given a placebo pill and told it would reduce the pain of the water (pain relief assumed).The other half were given a placebo pill and told that it would have no effect (no pain relief assumed).While their hands were in the water, participants were asked to watch a video where a ball is quickly passed between and underneath three cups.At the end of the video, participants were asked to indicate under which cup the ball could be found.Whether or not the participant picked the correct cup was recorded (as a measure of whether they were paying attention).The results are below. Using the data table alone, discuss whether Dr.Lopez should conclude that an interaction exists in his study.

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Definitions:

Independent Premises

Statements or claims in an argument that support the conclusion independently of each other.

Water Level

The height reached by the surface of a body of water, often measured in relation to a specific reference point.

Oxygen Tank

A container for storing oxygen under pressure, often used for medical purposes or in scuba diving.

Volunteering

The act of offering services or help willingly and without pay to benefit another person, group, or organization.