In the Study by Kasser and Sheldon, Some Participants Wrote

question 19

Multiple Choice

In the study by Kasser and Sheldon, some participants wrote an essay designed to increase "mortality-salience." The researchers wanted to know if thoughts of one's death might trigger insecurity. What was the design?

• A) single-factor, independent groups design
• B) single-factor, matched groups design
• C) multilevel, independent groups design
• D) multilevel, matched groups design

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Definitions:

Disulfide Linkage

A covalent bond formed between two sulfur atoms, often found in proteins to stabilize their three-dimensional structure.

Oxidized

The process or state in which an atom, ion, or molecule loses electrons, often making it more reactive.

Dipeptide

A molecule consisting of two amino acids joined by a single peptide bond.

Ile-Gln

A peptide formed by the amino acids Isoleucine and Glutamine, indicating the presence of a dipeptide bond between them.