Lucy Is Using Her Newfound Scientific Appreciation to Study Phenomena

question 89

Multiple Choice

Lucy is using her newfound scientific appreciation to study phenomena in her own life. This week she wants to conduct an experiment to test whether the dryer is shrinking her jeans. In her study, jeans that are washed and then air dried are her _____ condition.

• A) control
• B) experimental
• C) dependent
• D) independent

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Definitions:

Qualitative Aspects

Features or characteristics that are observed and described based on qualities rather than quantitative measurements.

Decisions

The cognitive process of selecting a course of action among several alternatives.

Reactance Theory

The idea that people are distressed by loss of freedom or options and seek to reclaim or reassert them.

Self-determination Theory

A theory of motivation concerned with supporting our natural or intrinsic tendencies to behave in effective and healthy ways.