​The Mere Measurement Effect Refers to Which Phenomenon

question 83

Multiple Choice

​The mere measurement effect refers to which phenomenon?

• A)Improving your quantitative skills might make you less attentive to words.
• B)​Estimating your probability of doing something makes you more likely to do it.
• C)​Measuring how fast you do some task makes you slower to complete it.
• D)​You enjoy something less if you know that someone is measuring it.

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Definitions:

Oxytocin

A hormone and neurotransmitter involved in childbirth, lactation, and social bonding.

Endocrine Gland

Glands of the endocrine system that release hormones directly into the bloodstream to regulate various body functions.

Adrenal Gland

A pair of endocrine glands located above the kidneys that produce hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol, which help control heart rate, blood pressure, and other important bodily functions.

Pineal Gland

A small endocrine gland in the brain that produces melatonin, a hormone that affects the modulation of wake/sleep patterns and photoperiodic (seasonal) functions.