An Experiment in Which the Independent Variable Is Noise Level

question 74

Multiple Choice

An experiment in which the independent variable is noise level and the dependent variable is resistance to distraction, the goal is to observe whether distractibility is a(n) __________ noise.

• A)cause of
• B)correlate of
• C)treatment for
• D)effect of

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Definitions:

Idealism

The belief that the human mind and consciousness are more important in understanding the human condition than is the material world.

Alienation

The feeling of being isolated or disconnected from one’s social surroundings, work, or sense of self, often discussed in sociology and psychology.

Rehabilitative Facilities

Institutions designed to help individuals recover and rehabilitate, often from physical injuries, substance abuse, or criminal behavior, through therapy and support.

Sympathetic Introspection

A method of understanding others by imagining oneself in their situation to gain emotional and intellectual insight into their experiences.