A Weight-Management Researcher Was Interested in Whether the Size of Breakfast

question 120

Multiple Choice

A weight-management researcher was interested in whether the size of breakfast could deter overall food consumption throughout the rest of the day.He creates two breakfast groups, a 350-calorie breakfast and a 750-calorie breakfast, assigns six participants to each group, and tracks their total calories eaten in one day.Because of the detailed attention needed to accurately interview participants about their eating, he works with the high-calorie group and has his assistant interview the low-calorie group.How many levels does the independent variable have in this study?

• A) 1
• B) 2
• C) 6
• D) 12

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Definitions:

Psychotic Compulsions

Severe, uncontrollable urges to perform certain actions, often associated with psychotic disorders.

Dreams

A series of thoughts, images, and sensations occurring in a person's mind during sleep, often reflecting unconscious desires and conflicts.

Conscious Desires

Wishes or wants that individuals are aware of and can articulate or express.

Hidden Conflicts

Psychological struggles or disagreements that reside below the conscious level and may manifest through various behaviors or psychological symptoms.