Jasmine Is a Health Psychologist Who Is Interested in Experimentally

question 43

Multiple Choice

Jasmine is a health psychologist who is interested in experimentally investigating whether massages increase psychological well-being. In her study, participants are assigned two one of two groups for a period of one-month. The independent variable in Jasmine's study is operationally defined as:

• A) the number of massages one has had in their lifetime.
• B) the number of massages one receives during the one-month study period.
• C) the number of massages one has given in their lifetime.
• D) the number of massages one gives during the one-month study period.

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Definitions:

Older-Adult

An individual who is typically defined as being in the later stage of life, often considered to be of age 65 years or older.

Cognitive

Pertaining to the mental processes involved in gaining knowledge and comprehension, including thinking, knowing, remembering, judging, and problem-solving.

Affective

Related to moods, feelings, and attitudes; an aspect of psychology that studies emotions and their effect.

Stroke

A medical emergency characterized by the sudden loss of brain function due to either a blockage or rupture of blood vessels in the brain.