A Researcher Tells a Group of Participants That as Part

question 5

Multiple Choice

A researcher tells a group of participants that as part of his experiment they are going to receive "painful" electrical shocks. He tells a second group that they will receive "mild" electric shock. He asks participants in both groups whether they prefer to wait alone or with others while he sets up the shock machinery. What is the dependent variable?

• A) painful shocks
• B) mild shocks
• C) participants' answers to the question about waiting
• D) the shock machinery

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Definitions:

Agreeableness

A personality trait characterized by warmth, kindness, and a tendency to cooperate and seek harmony in social interactions.

Openness

A personality trait that involves the appreciation for new experiences, creativity, and a willingness to explore novel ideas.

Stable Personality

A personality type characterized by enduring, consistent behaviors and relatively predictable reactions across different situations.

Dramatic Changes

Significant and often sudden alterations in situation or condition, typically implying a major shift in perspective or outcome.