What Do Researchers Mean When They Describe a Difference as Statistically

question 7

Multiple Choice

What do researchers mean when they describe a difference as statistically significant?

• A) that the variance in one variable is significantly greater than the variance in other
• B) that there is a 95% chance that one variable caused a change in another
• C) that the effect size is large
• D) that it is very unlikely that the observed difference resulted merely from chance

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Definitions:

Drive-Reduction Theory

A theory of motivation that posits that humans are driven to reduce internal states of tension and return to a state of homeostasis.

Primary Drive

Basic, innate drives that motivate behavior necessary for survival, such as hunger, thirst, and the need for warmth.

Stimulus Motives

Drives or urges that are unlearned and lead organisms to pursue stimuli or activities that provide sensory satisfaction.

Self-Actualization

A concept in humanistic psychology referring to the realization or fulfillment of one's talents and potential, considered as a drive or need present in everyone.