Dr Molefe Is Studying the Effects of Sleep Deprivation on Interpersonal

question 12

Multiple Choice

Dr Molefe is studying the effects of sleep deprivation on interpersonal skills.He is testing the interpersonal skills of 20-25 year-old males who have been sleep deprived for 24 hours, 36 hours, or 48 hours.In this study, the dependent variable is the ____.

• A)age of the research participants
• B)interpersonal skills of the research participants
• C)length of time that the research participants are deprived of sleep
• D)type of interpersonal skills test used in the study

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Definitions:

Self-Sufficient

The ability of an individual, household, or nation to meet all their needs without external assistance or trade.

Standard of Living

A measure of the wealth, comfort, material goods, and necessities available to a certain socioeconomic class or geographic area.

Importing

The process of importing products or services from other countries for the purpose of selling them domestically.

High-Opportunity Cost

A situation where choosing one option results in the loss of the potential gain from other alternatives.