The physical environment in which learning occurs can profoundly impact cognitive performance. Some researchers suggest that biophilic design—incorporating natural elements like plants into indoor spaces—can reduce stress, improve focus, and boost memory retention. Psychologists want to investigate this by conducting an experiment to see if the presence of a natural houseplant in a quiet study room increases the cognitive performance of students compared to an identical room with no plants.
Write a one-tailed alternative hypothesis for this study.
201 exam-style questions on OCR A Level Psychology Planning and conducting research. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.