Rita conducts a study in which she videotapes college students interacting with each other before and after performing a series of cognitive tasks that were presented as "Intelligence tests that can affect your college tuition charges." She then has a carefully trained team observe and record the participants' actions, noting visible signs of anxiety in particular. What type of measure best describes the one used by Rita?

A. A behavioral measure
B. A physiological measure
C. A statistical measure
D. A self-report


Answer: A

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Jennifer has been feeling extremely overwhelmed with her job. As a result, she has been bringing her stress home with her and in turn is causing her family stress. This situation can be described as:

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