What Is the Independent Variable in the Following Experiment? Professor

question 117

Multiple Choice

What is the independent variable in the following experiment? Professor Apollo believes that when people try to block certain thoughts, the thoughts are more intrusive. She randomly assigns participants to two groups; one that must try to prevent thoughts, and one that can think of anything they wish.

• A)The gender of the participants
• B)The thoughts people had
• C)The groups (i.e., thought prevention or think anything)people were assigned to
• D)How effective people were at blocking thoughts

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Definitions:

Fundamental Attribution Error

The bias of overattributing behaviors of others to their personal characteristics, while underestimating situational factors.

Perceptual Distraction

A phenomenon where the focus of attention is diverted due to irrelevant stimuli in the environment, affecting cognitive processes.

Self-serving Bias

The common tendency to credit ourselves for our successes (attributing them to internal factors) while attributing our failures to external factors.

Stereotyping Bias

The preconceived and oversimplified beliefs or ideas about particular groups of people, which can influence judgments and decisions unconsciously.