When Brenda's Son Did Not Experience Any of the Claimed

question 376

Multiple Choice

When Brenda's son did not experience any of the claimed benefits from wearing a magnetic vest, she was told that magnets act differently on different body parts, that the vest might not have been properly secured, and that everyone's body reacts differently to magnet therapy. The therapist encouraged her to continue using the vest, saying that the healing effect would not be noticeable until her son had worn it longer. This example illustrates:

• A) the use of "multiple outs."
• B) descriptive research methods.
• C) the practice effect.
• D) the effect of demand characteristics.

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Definitions:

Net Loss

The amount by which total expenses exceed total revenues in a given period, indicating that a company spent more than it earned.

Margin Of Safety

The difference between actual or projected sales and the break-even point, indicating the amount by which sales can drop before the business incurs a loss.

Variable Expenses

Charges that escalate or decrease in sync with production quantities or sales levels, involving materials and workforce.

Fixed Expenses

Costs that do not change with the level of production or sales over a short period, such as rent or salaries.