A Group of Research Participants Are Placed Alone in Quiet

question 107

Multiple Choice

A group of research participants are placed alone in quiet cubicles where their arms are bandaged and they hear nothing but the sound of a dull, continuous hum. This method is used to study the effects of

• A)relaxation.
• B)conditioning.
• C)sensory overload.
• D)sensory deprivation.

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