Suppose a Researcher Is Interested in Examining the Effects of Sex

question 117

Multiple Choice

Suppose a researcher is interested in examining the effects of sex of participant, sex of confederate, and self-esteem of participant (high, low) on the participants' reactions to negative feedback. How many main effects are there in this study?

• A) 2
• B) 3
• C) 4
• D) 5

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Definitions:

Persistent Feelings

Ongoing and continuous emotions that may significantly impact an individual's mental health and well-being.

Big Five

A model describing five major dimensions of human personality traits: openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism.

Supertraits

Broad personality traits that encapsulate a range of more specific traits, suggesting a hierarchy in personality structure.

Anger

Anger is an emotional state varying in intensity from mild irritation to intense fury and rage, often a response to perceived threats, injustice, or frustration.