Robyn Is Conducting a Study Investigating the Effects of Ethnicity

question 56

Multiple Choice

Robyn is conducting a study investigating the effects of ethnicity on humor.Specifically, she has different participants watch comedy routines from several comedians.For each participant, she records the intensity of their laughs for each comedian.Which way is the dependent measure of humor being assessed?

• A)reaction time
• B)frequency of responses
• C)degree of response
• D)percent correct

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Definitions:

Cognitive Thinking

The process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses.

Vocal Pitch

The perceived frequency of a voice, which can influence perceptions of the speaker's emotional state, physical size, and social dominance.

Deception

The act of misleading or falsely representing information to manipulate the perception or understanding of others.

Speech Convergence

Accent or speech style shift towards that of the other person.