In Previous Studies,Dr

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In previous studies,Dr.Schulenberg has established that finding meaning in one's everyday work activities can lead to greater success in the workplace (e.g. ,productivity,creativity) .He is curious as to whether this can happen in the college classroom.Specifically,he is curious whether finding meaning in one's classroom experience can lead to greater academic performance.In the spring semester,he has his teaching assistant randomly assign half the class to write a paragraph each class period about how the material has meaning for their lives (meaning group) .The other half writes a paragraph about what they did to prepare for class (preparation group) .He does not know which of his students are writing which paragraph,and the students are not aware they are responding to different writing assignments.To measure academic performance,he gives the students a midterm essay exam and a final exam.

-Dr.Schulenberg likely designed his study so that neither he nor his students knew which group they were in to address which of the following?

• A)Placebo effects
• B)Attrition
• C)Demand characteristics
• D)Maturation

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Definitions:

Rote Repetition

The process of memorizing information through continuous repetition without understanding the underlying meaning.

Massed Practice

A learning strategy involving intense, concentrated periods of study or practice, often without breaks, used to quickly master material or skills.

Large Sessions

Events or meetings that involve a significant number of participants, often used in the context of conferences, workshops, or seminars.

Quiet Place

A location with minimal noise that facilitates focus, relaxation, or meditation.