A Majority of Respondents in a National Survey Agreed That

question 324

Multiple Choice

A majority of respondents in a national survey agreed that "classroom prayer should not be allowed in public schools." Only 33 percent of respondents in a similar survey agreed that "classroom prayer in public schools should be banned." These differing findings best illustrate the importance of

• A) hindsight bias.
• B) the placebo effect.
• C) random assignment.
• D) wording effects.

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Definitions:

Reproductive Success

The ability of an organism to produce offspring that survive and reproduce, thus passing genes to the next generation.

Viable Offspring

Offspring that are capable of survival and reproduction, contributing to the genetic continuity of a species.

Acoustical Stimuli

Sounds or auditory signals that can trigger a physiological or behavioral response in organisms.

Social Interaction

The dynamic process by which people relate to and influence each other through communication and behavioral exchanges.