Which of the Following Topics Would Be Most Appropriate to Study

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which of the following topics would be most appropriate to study as an independent variable in an experimental design?

• A) participant race
• B) participant intelligence
• C) participant gender
• D) participant mood

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Definitions:

Autonomic Arousal

The activation of the autonomic nervous system, which can result in physiological changes like increased heart rate or sweating, often in response to stress or perceived threats.

Attraction Attribution

The process of explaining the reasons for one's attraction to others, often attributing it to various factors like personality, appearance, or similarity.

Schachter's Two-Factor Theory

A theory suggesting that emotions are based on physiological arousal and the cognitive interpretation of that arousal.

Primary Reaction

In psychology, this refers to an infant's instinctive responses to stimuli, such as sucking or grasping.