In a Study of the Effects of Humor on Memory

question 62

Multiple Choice

In a study of the effects of humor on memory, Schmidt (1994) had participants read either humorous sentences or non-humorous sentences and then later tested participants' memory for the sentences.Identify the null hypothesis this study.

• A) There is no difference in memory for humorous and non-humorous sentences.
• B) Humorous sentences are better remembered than non-humorous sentences.
• C) Participants remember, on average, 3.5 sentences.
• D) Participants have poor memory for all of the sentences.

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