In a Study of Factors That Might Affect Memory,research Participants

question 209

Multiple Choice

In a study of factors that might affect memory,research participants were assigned to drink either an alcoholic or a nonalcoholic beverage prior to completing a memory test. Those who drank the nonalcoholic beverage were assigned to the ________ group.

• A)survey
• B)control
• C)experimental
• D)correlational

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