Social Variables a Swimming Instructor, Who Was Told His Athletes

question 37

Multiple Choice

Social Variables A swimming instructor, who was told his athletes had outstanding motor coordination and the potential to become excellent swimmers, coached them so well that they became excellent swimmers even though their motor skills were really about average.These results illustrate

• A)experimenter bias.
• B)selection threat.
• C)the placebo effect.
• D)the Rosenthal effect.

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Definitions:

Hypothalamus

A small region of the brain that plays a crucial role in many important functions, including releasing hormones and regulating body temperature.

Hippocampus

A region of the brain crucial for the formation and retrieval of memories.

Hindbrain

The posterior part of the brain that includes the cerebellum, pons, and medulla oblongata, responsible for regulating basic life functions like breathing and heart rate.