Seidlitz and Diener Found That When Given Five Minutes to Recall

question 30

Multiple Choice

Seidlitz and Diener found that when given five minutes to recall happy events and five minutes to recall unhappy events,happy people recalled _____ than unhappy people.

• A)more pleasant events and fewer unpleasant events
• B)as many pleasant events but fewer unpleasant events
• C)more pleasant events but as many unpleasant events
• D)more events,both happy and unhappy

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Definitions:

Performance Scores

Quantitative measures used to evaluate the effectiveness or achievement level of an individual in a specific task or assessment.

Null Hypothesis

Alternative to a primary hypothesis, stating that there is no relationship between the independent variable and the dependent variable.

Scientific Method

Systematic method of obtaining and evaluating information relevant to a problem.

Variable

Measurable factor or characteristic that can vary within an individual, between individuals, or both.