An Experimenter Kept Students in a Hot, Neutral, or Cold

question 70

Multiple Choice

An experimenter kept students in a hot, neutral, or cold room and then tested their ability to memorize poetry. What was the dependent variable in this experiment?

• A) the motivation of the students
• B) the difficulty of the poetry
• C) the temperature of the room
• D) the students' success in memorizing the poetry

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Definitions:

Transcendental Meditation

A form of silent mantra meditation aimed at promoting relaxation and reducing stress.

Altered State

A condition in which the normal functioning of consciousness is changed, often experienced during meditation, trance, sleep, or under the influence of psychoactive substances.

Consciousness

The awareness of internal and external stimuli, enabling perception, thought, and self-awareness.

Sleep Terrors

Episodes of screaming, intense fear, and flailing while still asleep, associated with non-REM sleep.