Hosea Is Studying the Relationship Between Caffeine Consumption and Problem-Solving

question 59

Multiple Choice

Hosea is studying the relationship between caffeine consumption and problem-solving ability. Which of the following is a quantitative way to operationalize problem-solving ability?

• A)The time spent solving a math problem
• B)The type of puzzle solved (Sudoku puzzle or a crossword puzzle)
• C)Whether participants used insight or trial-and-error techniques to solve the problem
• D)The report of a teacher about whether a student is a good or bad problem solver

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Definitions:

Wood Lice

Terrestrial crustaceans from the order Isopoda, known for their ability to roll into a ball as a defense mechanism; commonly found in moist environments.

Osmoconformers

Organisms that maintain internal osmotic pressure that is in balance with that of their surrounding environment.

Sea Water

Water from the sea, characterized by its high salinity, containing dissolved salts, minerals, and organic materials.

Concentration

The measure of the amount of a given substance in a specific volume of a solution or mixture.