In a Research Study, One-Third of the Subjects Were Injected

question 553

Multiple Choice

In a research study, one-third of the subjects were injected with adrenaline, one-third were given a tranquilizer, and one-third were injected with a placebo (salt water) and shown a slapstick comedy film. The findings of the study provided support for Schachter's theory of emotion since the group members that laughed the MOST were the ones injected with

• A)adrenaline.
• B)a tranquilizer.
• C)a placebo
• D)nothing.

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Definitions:

Quantity Variances

Differences between the expected and actual quantities of materials or products used or produced, influencing cost and efficiency.