Solved

Researchers Who Were Interested in the Effects of Alcohol Consumption

Question 227

Multiple Choice

Researchers who were interested in the effects of alcohol consumption on perceived attractiveness of members of the opposite sex randomly assigned participants to two groups. Each participant in the first group received a fruit flavored drink containing a set amount of alcohol and those in the second group received an identical tasting drink with no alcohol. Next, the participants viewed pictures of members of the opposite sex and rated their attractiveness on a scale of 1 to 10. Which of the following is the independent variable in this study?


A) alcohol consumption
B) ratings on the attractiveness scale
C) the taste of the drinks
D) perceived attractiveness

Correct Answer:

verifed

Verified

Unlock this answer now
Get Access to more Verified Answers free of charge

Related Questions