Which of the Following Best Describes the Likely Behavior of a Research

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the likely behavior of a research participant?

• A) The participant will normally be willing to leave the experiment if he or she experiences discomfort.
• B) It may be difficult for the participant to express a desire to leave the experiment.
• C) The experiment will cause psychological discomfort to many individuals.
• D) The participant will usually be aware of the research hypothesis.

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Definitions:

Saving

The portion of income not spent on consumption, often put aside for future use or investment.

Disposable Income

The amount of money an individual or household has available to spend or save after income taxes have been deducted.

Disposable Income

Money that becomes available for household savings and expenditures after income taxes are subtracted.

MPS

Marginal Propensity to Save, which is the proportion of an increase in income that is saved rather than spent on consumption.