In a Study Described in Your Textbook,researchers Randomly Assigned Participants

question 79

Multiple Choice

In a study described in your textbook,researchers randomly assigned participants to sprint,jog,or do nothing and then memorize a vocabulary list.Which group was able to learn the most words on average?

• A)the group that sprinted
• B)the group that jogged
• C)the group that did nothing
• D)none;there was no significant difference between the groups

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Definitions:

Reticular Formation

A complex network of nerve pathways in the central nervous system that plays a central role in regulating wakefulness, arousal, and attention.

Medulla

An oblong area of the hindbrain involved in regulation of heartbeat, blood pressure, movement, and respiration.

Hindbrain

The rear portion of the brain that includes the cerebellum, medulla oblongata, and pons, involved in the regulation of heart rate, respiration, and balance.

Heartbeat

The rhythmic contraction and relaxation of the heart muscle that circulates blood throughout the body, crucial for maintaining life by supplying oxygen and nutrients.