A Ceiling Effect Is Said to Occur When

question 28

Multiple Choice

A ceiling effect is said to occur when

• A)there is one main effect, but not two
• B)performance is very high for one group, but just average for a second group
• C)performance is so close to perfect for both groups that any true difference between them is obscured
• D)everyone participating is the experiment performs better than they ever have before

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Definitions:

Electronegativity

A measure of an atom's ability to attract and hold electrons, influencing the bond type and polarity among atoms.

Electrons

Subatomic particles with a negative charge, found in all atoms and playing essential roles in electricity, chemistry, and bonding.

Compound

A substance made up of two or more different elements that are chemically bonded together.

Free Radicals

Highly reactive molecules with unpaired electrons, capable of causing cellular damage and contributing to disease processes.