Amy Is Interested in the Effect of Caffeine on Memory

question 24

Multiple Choice

Amy is interested in the effect of caffeine on memory recall. She is testing two groups. One group receives coffee, and the other drinks water. The group receiving only water to drink is referred to as the ______ group.

• A) blind
• B) confound
• C) control
• D) experimental

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