All of the Following Statements About Experiments Are True except

question 23

Multiple Choice

All of the following statements about experiments are true except

• A) they study one or more independent variables
• B) their objective is to measure the effects of dependent variables on an independent variable
• C) they involve consciously controlling independent variables
• D) they allow key variables to be directly manipulated rather than simply occurring

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Definitions:

Emotional Arousal

The complex psychological and physiological state of being awoken or stimulated to action by emotions.

Validity

The ability of a test to measure what it was designed to measure.

Deception

The act of misleading or tricking someone by concealing or distorting the truth.

Pauses

Brief stops or breaks in activity or speech, often used for emphasis or to reflect, gather thoughts, or create suspense.