Researchers Interested in How Sleep Deprivation Affected Performance Randomly Assigned

question 372

Multiple Choice

Researchers interested in how sleep deprivation affected performance randomly assigned participants to groups that had one, two, or three nights of sleep deprivation. Then they tested subjects' reaction times on a standard motor reaction task. The dependent variable in this experiment was:

• A) the amount of sleep deprivation each group was subjected to.
• B) how much sleep each group needed following the sleep deprivation experiment.
• C) the reaction times of the three groups on the standard motor reaction task.
• D) how often the participants fell asleep during the sleep deprivation phase of the experiment.

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Definitions:

Durability

The ability of something to withstand wear, pressure, or damage, thus extending its useful life.

Proximity

The physical or psychological closeness between people, which can influence relationships and social interactions.

Similarity

The state of being alike or having attributes in common, often used to describe relationships or comparisons between objects, ideas, or individuals.

Physical Attractiveness

The degree to which a person's physical traits are considered aesthetically pleasing or beautiful to others.