A researcher theorizes that people are likely to perspire more when telling embarrassing stories than when telling funny stories. Volunteers are asked to record a memory of an embarrassing or a funny incident and their perspiration is measured
On some days, but not others, the lab where the recordings are done is very hot. Based on this information, the researcher should be concerned most about
a. placebo effects.
b. expectancy effects.
c. the presence of a confounding variable.
d. coming up with an operational definition of embarrassment.
Answer: c. the presence of a confounding variable.
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a. classical conditioning b. operant conditioning c. vicarious learning d. effort justification
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a. misunderstood b. lacking c. common d. only in females
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a. safety needs c. belongingness needs b. esteem needs d. self-actualization
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Fill in the blank with correct word.