If Tobs Does Not Fall into a Rejection Region, Then

question 33

Multiple Choice

If tobs does not fall into a rejection region, then the decision is to.

• A)reject the null hypothesis
• B)fail to reject the null hypothesis
• C)accept the alternative hypothesis
• D)decrease the value of alpha

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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological phenomenon where there is discomfort or distress from holding two conflicting beliefs or attitudes.

Cognitive Dissonance

The mental discomfort experienced by a person who holds two or more contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values at the same time.

Festinger & Carlsmith

Researchers known for their 1959 study on cognitive dissonance, which investigated the effects of forced compliance behavior on attitude change.

Primates

A group of mammals that includes humans, apes, monkeys, and prosimians, characterized by a large brain, opposable thumbs, and complex social behaviors.