the answer is: <span>the third variable problem </span><span>the third variable problem refers to the additional factor that could mistakenly lead to the false conclusion in determining the causal relationship between two other factors. Other example: There was a study that shown that eating soy bean leads to the development of breast cancer. But if we take a look at East Asian population who consume more soy beans compared to western people, East Asian population have far less cancer cases. In this case, we can say that Genetic is a t</span>hird variable problem
<span>The options were a) the third variable problem.
b) the directionality problem.
c) the experimenter expectancy effect.
d) observer bias.
The answer is a) the third variable problem
Here students' motivation is the third variable which usually taken as a factor which does not affect in study but here its effects cannot be overlooked so creates a discrepancy in the study .</span>
The statement ‘Studies investigating the benefits of
meditation and biofeedback have shown mixed results’ is false. Meditation is a
state of processing a peaceful mind and biofeedback is to train people with health
problems.
Answer: The correct answer is : B. Laboratory experiments do not generally reflect real-life circumstances.
Explanation: One of the advantages of laboratory experiments is that cause-effect relationships are easier to consider. In a laboratory the independent variables are manipulated by the experimenters.
Mr. James incorrectly believes that people are constantly laughing at him and that FBI agents are trying to steal his savings. Mr. James is demonstrating a false belief called a delusion