Experimental Subjects Often Drop Out of an Experiment Before It

question 16

Multiple Choice

Experimental subjects often drop out of an experiment before it is completed, and that can affect statistical comparisons and conclusions. This is termed experimental mortality, also known as _____.

• A) deaths in the experiment
• B) attrition
• C) experimental loss
• D) drop in experiments

---

Definitions:

Non-Right Handedness

The characteristic of using the left hand more proficiently than the right hand for daily activities.

Cortical Deficits

Impairments in the function or structure of the brain's cortex, potentially affecting cognitive, sensory, or motor functions.

Chemical Castration

The administration of medication designed to reduce libido and sexual activity, often used as a treatment for sex offenders.

Aversive Stimulus

An unpleasant or harmful stimulus used to decrease or prevent a behavior through negative reinforcement or punishment.