A Researcher Conducts Two Studies on Self-Perception

question 53

Multiple Choice

A researcher conducts two studies on self-perception.In Study 1,24 participants rate how positively they view themselves (on a 5-point scale) in one of three groups (n = 8 per group) .In Study 2,the researcher conducts a similar study,except that k = 3 and n = 8.If = 28 and = 42 in both studies,then in which study will the decision be to reject the null hypothesis at a .05 level of significance for a one-way between-subjects ANOVA?

• A)Study 1
• B)Study 2
• C)both
• D)none

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Definitions:

Encoding Specificity

The tendency for memory of information to be improved if related information (such as surroundings or physiological state) that is available when the memory is first formed is also available when the memory is being retrieved.

Retrieval Conditions

Retrieval conditions refer to the various factors or contexts that can affect the ability to recall memories, including the environment, emotional state, and cues present during the memory recall.

Morse Code

A method used in telecommunication to encode text characters as standardized sequences of two different signal durations, called dots and dashes.

Encoding Specificity

Encoding specificity refers to the principle that cues and contexts specific to a particular memory will be most effective in helping us recall it.