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Question 27

Research Methods: The 'Thermal Attention' Study

Researchers conducted a laboratory experiment to investigate whether selective attention (measured via reaction times on a computerized Stroop task) differs when participants are tested in a hot environment (32°C) compared to a temperate control environment (19°C).

To ensure internal validity, the researchers implemented several control measures, including:

Explain how to improve the effectiveness of the two controls used in the 'Thermal Attention' study.

a.
  1. Control 1: Asking participants to self-report their prior night's sleep duration (in hours) on a free-response slip of paper upon arrival.
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b.
  1. Control 2: Operating a standard oscillating desk fan on its lowest setting in the corner of the room to maintain continuous air circulation in both the 19°C and 32°C testing sessions.
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Research methods and skills Questions

  1. A Level
  2. /Psychology
  3. /Research methods and skills

186 exam-style questions on Edexcel A Level Psychology Research methods and skills, covering Research methods and skills. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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