A Study Examining the Relationship Between Humor and Memory Compares

question 6

Multiple Choice

A study examining the relationship between humor and memory compares memory performance scores for one group presented with humorous sentences and a second group presented with nonhumorous sentences. The participants in both groups consist of a mixture of males and females. In this study, gender (male/female) is best characterized as a(n) ____ variable.

• A) independent
• B) dependent
• C) extraneous
• D) confounding

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Definitions:

Absolute Levels

Absolute levels are fixed reference points or values that remain constant across different contexts or comparisons, often used in measurements or evaluations.

Individual Differences

Variability or variation among individuals in terms of their attributes, behavior, or personality.

Physical Dimensions

The measurable attributes or aspects of physical objects, including height, width, depth, and weight.

Kluckhohn

Kluckhohn refers to Clyde Kluckhohn, an American anthropologist known for his contributions to the study of culture, particularly cultural universals, variants, and personality.