Which Study Illustrates a Nonexperimental Study

question 65

Multiple Choice

Which study illustrates a nonexperimental study?

• A) A study comparing self-esteem scores for children with a learning disability versus scores for children without a learning disability
• B) A study comparing depression scores for one group that is assigned to receive a therapy versus another group that is assigned not to receive a therapy
• C) A study comparing performance in a room where the walls have been painted yellow versus performance in a room painted blue
• D) A study comparing cognitive functioning scores for one group of Alzheimer's patients who are assigned to receive memory therapy versus another group that is assigned not to receive therapy

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Definitions:

Positive Moods

Positive moods refer to a state of mind characterized by feelings of joy, satisfaction, contentment, and well-being.

Thought Speed

The rate at which an individual can process information, make decisions, or formulate responses.

Mental Motion

The flow or progression of cognitive processes, thought, or imagination.

Mood Adjustment

The process of altering one's emotional state through various methods, such as engaging in activities or changing thought patterns.