DrSmith Conducts an Experiment on Motivation

question 166

Multiple Choice

Dr.Smith conducts an experiment on motivation.His experimental group is administered the independent variable.His control group is not.Dr.Smith hires Jack to act as a research subject who has little motivation despite the encouragement provided to him during the experiment.Dr.Smith wants to see how Jack's behavior affects the motivation of the actual research subjects in the experimental group.In this experiment,Jack is serving as

• A)the dependent variable.
• B)a confederate.
• C)an observer.
• D)the independent variable.

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Definitions:

Influencing Outcomes

The ability to affect the results or consequences of a situation or course of action.

Standards

Established norms or criteria that specify the expected levels of quality, performance, or conduct for products, services, processes, or behavior.

Success

The achievement of a set goal, target, or intended outcome.

Evaluating Results

The process of analyzing the outcomes of actions or decisions to determine their effectiveness and learn from them.