Ben Believes That Standing on His Head for 5 Minutes

question 102

Multiple Choice

Ben believes that standing on his head for 5 minutes first thing every day will help him to be in a good mood all morning. He stands on his head for 5 minutes when he wakes up for3 days in a row. On all three of these mornings he is in a good mood, so he concludes that standing on his head is responsible. Which of the following is a potential confound in Ben's study?

• A) the lack of a control condition where Ben does not stand on his head
• B) the expectation that standing on his head will put him in a good mood
• C) the very small amount of data that he collects (just 3 days' worth)
• D) all of the above

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Definitions:

Affiliation Needs

The human desire to feel a sense of involvement and belonging within a social group or environment.

Self-Actualization

The realization or fulfillment of one's talents and potentialities, considered as a drive or need present in everyone.

Cognitive Needs

Psychological requirements for knowledge, meaning, and understanding, driving individuals to seek information and engage in intellectual activities.

Esteem Needs

A higher-level psychological need pertaining to gaining the respect, status, recognition, and self-esteem one desires.