Researchers Were Interested in the Effects of Al Cohol Consumption

question 83

Multiple Choice

Researchers were interested in the effects of al cohol consumption on the perceived attractiveness of members of theopposite sex. One group of participants was given 4 drinks containing alcohol, another group was given 4 drinks that did not contain alcohol, but both the alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks tasted identical. A final group was given no drinks at all.Next, perceived attractiveness of members of the opposite sex was measured. Which of the following is an operational definition of perceived attractiveness?

• A)awareness of attractiveness through the visual sense
• B)providing pleasure or delight
• C)participants' rating on a 1-to-10 scale in response to questions about the attractiveness of members of the opposite sex
• D)awareness of and action upon one's attraction to a member of the opposite sex

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