Dr Spelke Thinks Language Is Highly Involved with Spatial Ability

question 6

Multiple Choice

Dr. Spelke thinks language is highly involved with spatial ability. She enlists one group of college students to do a verbal task while they navigate around a room, while another group of students does a nonverbal tapping task while also doing the same navigation task. What is the purpose of the tapping group?

• A)They serve as a control group.
• B)They are the experimental group.
• C)They directly test the research hypothesis.
• D)They serve no purpose and should be taken out of the study.

---

Definitions:

Aging Mother

refers to the demographic and social phenomena related to the increasing age of mothers at childbirth, often influenced by societal, economic, and health factors.

Grown Son

An adult male offspring who has reached maturity or an age where he is considered to have transitioned from childhood or adolescence into adulthood.

Gourmet Foods

High-quality, often exotic or rare ingredients and dishes prepared with special care and presentation by skilled chefs.

Luxury Items

Luxury items are high-end products or services that are not essential but are desired for their quality, status, and aesthetic appeal.