Some People Are Generally Happy and Optimistic; Other People Are

question 128

Multiple Choice

Some people are generally happy and optimistic; other people are generally sad and pessimistic. One possible explanation for these general dispositions on life might be that optimistic people ____________ and pessimistic people ____________.

• A) show cerebral symmetry; show cerebral asymmetry
• B) show cerebral asymmetry; show cerebral symmetry
• C) are left hemisphere dominant; are right hemisphere dominant
• D) are right hemisphere dominant; are left hemisphere dominant

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Definitions:

Null Hypothesis

A hypothesis in statistical analysis that proposes there is no significant difference or effect, often tested in order to be rejected in favor of an alternative hypothesis.

Research Hypothesis

A statement predicting the nature of the relationship between two or more variables of interest in a study.

Null Hypothesis

A statement or assumption that indicates no statistical significance exists in a set of given observations, serving as the default position that there is no effect or difference.

Alternative Postulates

Hypotheses or statements made as alternatives to the main hypothesis, often used in contrasting experimental conditions.