A Researcher Records the Number of Distracters (Such as Noises)that

question 66

Multiple Choice

A researcher records the number of distracters (such as noises) that preschool-aged children ignore while watching a popular Sunday morning cartoon show.Assuming that the population variance is unknown,what type of t test is appropriate for this study?

• A) one-sample t test
• B) two-independent-sample t test
• C) There is not enough information to answer this question.

---

Definitions:

Attention-Getting Emotions

Emotions that are particularly effective at capturing and holding our attention due to their intensity or direct relevance to our well-being and survival.

Frontal Lobe

A region of the brain located at the front of each cerebral hemisphere, responsible for problem solving, memory, language, judgment, and impulse control.

Cognitive Functions

Mental processes that involve thinking, perceiving, remembered, reasoning, and problem-solving.

Antisocial Personality Disorder

A psychological disorder defined by persistent behaviors of manipulation, exploitation, or infringement on the rights of other individuals.