Inferential Statistics Help Us Determine Whether ____ Played a Role

question 145

Multiple Choice

Inferential statistics help us determine whether ____ played a role in an experiment.

• A) chance
• B) a dependent variable
• C) a normal distribution
• D) genetics

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Definitions:

Overjustification Effect

The tendency for intrinsic motivation to diminish for activities that have become associated with rewards.

Social Comparison Theory

A concept that people evaluate their own abilities and opinions by comparing themselves to others.

Introspection

The process by which a person examines the contents of his or her mind and mental states.

Mental States

Conditions of mind or consciousness, including emotions, attitudes, beliefs, and thoughts.