The Sound of a Door Slam Causes Your Cat to Jump

question 75

Multiple Choice

The sound of a door slam causes your cat to jump off the couch. The sound of the door slamming is a(n)

• A) confounding variable.
• B) stimulus.
• C) extraneous variable.
• D) reaction.

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Definitions:

Negative Wording

Phrasing questions or statements in a survey or test in a way that assumes a negative outcome, which can influence responses.

Loaded Questions

Questions that contain a controversial or unjustified assumption or that compel the respondent towards a particular answer.

Response Sets

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Simplicity

The quality of being easily understood or uncomplicated in nature, often sought in scientific explanations or models for clarity.