In a Group of College Students Participating in a Research

question 90

Multiple Choice

In a group of college students participating in a research study, some are told by an experimenter that their blood pressure measurements are high, and some that theirs are normal. Later, those told of high readings report additional symptoms of hypertension. According to Leventhal's research, why?​

• A) ​Because they really did have hypertension
• B) ​Because the feedback caused them anxiety
• C) ​Because a label influenced their perception
• D) ​Because a label raised symptom awareness

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Definitions:

Independent Means

Describes a statistical comparison between the means of two or more groups that are independent or not related to each other.

Independent Contractors

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Legal Obligations

Requirements imposed by law that entities or individuals must follow, including regulations, contracts, or statutes.

Permanent Employee

An employee hired for an indefinite duration, often with full-time hours and access to benefits.