In a Laboratory,smokers Are Asked to "Drive" Using a Computerized

question 128

Multiple Choice

In a laboratory,smokers are asked to "drive" using a computerized driving simulator equipped with a stick shift and a gas pedal.The objective is to maximize the distance covered by driving as fast as possible on a winding road while avoiding rear-end collisions.Some of the participants smoke a real cigarette immediately before climbing into the driver's seat.Others smoke a fake cigarette without nicotine.You are interested in comparing how many collisions the two groups have.In this study,those who receive the cigarette without nicotine comprise the ___________ group.

• A)control
• B)extraneous
• C)experimental
• D)correlational

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Definitions:

Stimulant

A substance that raises levels of physiological or nervous activity in the body, improving alertness and physical performance.

Depressant

A class of drugs that reduce neural activity and slow down the functions of the brain and body.

Hallucinogen

A substance that causes alterations in perception, thought, and mood, leading to hallucinations or sensory distortions.

Dependence

A state in which an individual requires a particular substance or behavior to function normally and experiences physical or psychological withdrawal symptoms without it.