A Friend of Yours Attributes the High Grades She Receives

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Essay

A friend of yours attributes the high grades she receives on tests to the fact that she always drinks coffee while studying.You start thinking about how psychologists might design a study that would determine whether the caffeine in coffee can contribute to better academic performance.Describe an appropriate design for such a study,making sure to explain how you would operationalize your variables,the measurements you would use,and how you would control for possible alternative explanations of your results.

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Definitions:

Strain Theory

Holds that people may turn to deviance when they experience strain. Strain results when a culture teaches people the value of material success and society fails to provide enough legitimate opportunities for everyone to succeed.

American Culture

The set of customs, traditions, and values of the United States, influenced by its history of immigration and diversity.

State Prisons

Correctional facilities run by state governments for individuals convicted of serious crimes.

Japan, Germany, France

are nations known for their significant cultural, economic, and political influence on global affairs.