Dr Dupuis Has Been Conducting the Same Study for Multiple

question 146

Multiple Choice

Dr. Dupuis has been conducting the same study for multiple years in a row, but never seems to yield enough power to make any predictions based on the study results. Dr. Dupuis has seven experimental conditions based on treatment modalities for personality disorders. What is the total minimum number of participants Dr. Dupuis would need in order to yield adequate power?

• A) 180
• B) 210
• C) 360
• D) 420

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Definitions:

Proactive Interference

Proactive interference occurs when old information hinders the recall of newly learned information, reflecting a limitation in human memory processing.

Personal Identification Number

A unique numeric password used to secure access to a device or system, often associated with banking and security systems.

Old PIN

Traditionally, this refers to a previously used Personal Identification Number, often associated with secure access systems.

Prospective Memory

The memory function that enables individuals to remember planned activities or intentions at a future date.