In a study described in your textbook, researchers randomly assigned participants to sprint, jog, or do nothing and then memorize a vocabulary list. Which group was able to learn the most words on average?
A) the group that sprinted
B) the group that jogged
C) the group that did nothing
D) none; there was no significant difference between groups
Answer: A
Rationale: The students who sprinted were able to learn 20% more items on a vocabulary list than the students who jogged or were inactive.
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