To Determine the Effect of Music on Memorization, Dr

question 52

Multiple Choice

To determine the effect of music on memorization, Dr. Majowski asks participants to study a list of words for two minutes. All participants study the same list of words, but half study in silence and half study while listening to music. After studying the words, all participants are asked to complete the same set of mathematical problems for one minute and then are asked to recall the words. Dr. Majowski measures the percentage of words correctly recalled. What is the independent variable in this study?

• A) study condition (music or silence)
• B) percentage of words correctly recalled
• C) time spent studying words
• D) mathematical problems

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Generative

Generative refers to something capable of producing or creating, often used in contexts related to ideas, solutions, or software that can generate output or processes autonomously.

Language

A system of symbols and rules used for communication, consisting of written, spoken, or gestural components that convey meaning.

Symbols

Objects, characters, figures, or colors used to represent abstract concepts or ideas, often with significant meaning within a cultural context.

Morpheme

The smallest grammatical unit in a language, incapable of further division without altering or destroying its meaning.