Evans Et Al

question 46

Multiple Choice

Evans et al. (1998) recorded adrenaline levels of children who lived near a newly opened airport to see if the presence of the airport increased stress levels in children. (Increased stress would be associated with increases in adrenaline levels.) In this study we would most likely view adrenaline as

• A) a ratio measurement of stress.
• B) a nominal measure of stress.
• C) somewhere between an ordinal and an interval measure of stress.
• D) an absolute measure of stress.

Understand the essential elements of an experiment, including control groups, independent, and dependent variables.

Recognize common biases and errors in research and how they can be mitigated.

Appreciate the importance of operational definitions in psychological research.

Understand the ethical considerations and practices in psychological research.

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Definitions:

Registers Fear

The act of displaying or recognizing signs of fear.

Personal Perspective

An individual’s unique point of view influenced by personal experiences, beliefs, values, and emotions.

Reflective

Characterized by deep thought and consideration, often involving the examination of one's own beliefs, thoughts, and experiences.

Coordinated Thought

The ability to integrate different ideas, perspectives, or pieces of information in a cohesive manner, leading to more complex reasoning and problem-solving skills.