While Trying to Discover the Nature of the Relationship Between

question 124

Multiple Choice

While trying to discover the nature of the relationship between stress and blood pressure, a researcher asks participants to complete a difficult task. The researcher monitors the participants' blood pressure, while some are exposed to noisy distractions and others stay in a quiet environment. This type of research study is a(n) ______________.

• A) correlational study
• B) experiment
• C) analog study
• D) placebo control study

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