What Is One of the Most Common Problems That Students

question 20

Multiple Choice

What is one of the most common problems that students face in identifying a research topic?

• A) Asking a research question that is not important (e.g., Do children with learning disorders study better in a blue room as compared to a yellow room?)
• B) Asking a research question that requires an experimental design (e.g., How does rap music influence children's aggressive behavior?)
• C) Asking a research question that has already been established (e.g., Is interparental conflict harmful to children?)
• D) Asking a research question that is too large (e.g., What therapy is most effective?)

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Definitions:

Stanley Schachter

A psychologist known for his work on social and emotion theories, particularly the two-factor theory of emotion.

Jerome Singer

An American psychologist known for his research on daydreaming, imagination, and the psychology of the arts.

Epinephrine

A hormone and neurotransmitter, also known as adrenaline, that plays a key role in the body's fight-or-flight response by increasing heart rate, blood flow, and energy release.

Cognitive Appraisal

Cognitive appraisal is the process by which an individual evaluates and interprets a situation or event in terms of its personal significance.