Which of the Following Statements About Physiological Measures Is False

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about physiological measures is false?

• A) Research participants cannot generally control their physiological responses.
• B) Physiological measures can indicate only the intensity of an emotion, not whether it is positive or negative.
• C) Research using physiological measures can be expensive to conduct.
• D) The results of research using physiological measures are unambiguous and not open to more than one interpretation.

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