A Study Examining the Relationship Between Humor and Memory Compares

question 22

Multiple Choice

A study examining the relationship between humor and memory compares memory performance scores for one group presented with humorous sentences and a second group presented with nonhumorous sentences.The participants in both groups consist of a mixture of males and females.In this study,gender (male/female) is a(n) ________ variable.

• A)independent
• B)dependent
• C)extraneous
• D)confounding

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Definitions:

Unwed Individuals

People who are not legally married or part of a matrimonial union.

Romantic Partners

Individuals involved in a romantic relationship with each other.

Homogamy

The practice or trend of selecting a life partner who is socially, economically, and culturally similar to oneself.

Propinquity

The proximity or physical closeness between people or places, influencing their likelihood of interaction.