In a Study of Varying Task Difficulty, Researchers Found That

question 5

Multiple Choice

In a study of varying task difficulty, researchers found that under threat to their perception of control,

• A) the most difficult task aroused Type B participants more than TypeA.
• B) the most difficult task aroused Type A participants more than TypeB.
• C) Type B participants were more aroused than Type A for all difficulty levels.
• D) arousal levels did not differ between easy and difficult tasks.

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Definitions:

Teratogens

Agents or factors that can cause congenital abnormalities or malformations in an embryo or fetus when a mother is exposed during pregnancy.

Birth Defects

Physical or biochemical abnormalities present at birth, which can be caused by genetic factors, environmental exposure, or a combination of both.

Iodized Sodium Chloride

Table salt that has been fortified with iodine to prevent iodine deficiency disorders in humans.

Mutagens

Agents that cause mutations or changes in the DNA of organisms, which can lead to genetic diversity or, in some cases, diseases like cancer.