Dr.Prather randomly assigns 100 student volunteers who experience test anxiety to either a group that will receive training in relaxation exercises or a group that will sit in a waiting area for the same length of time as those learning relaxation.Based on her results,Dr.Prather will have evidence of
A)how well relaxation exercises works in the treatment of various mood disorders.
B)how students with test anxiety behave in a classroom setting.
C)how effective the waiting time is.
D)whether or not relaxation exercises may cause an alleviation of symptoms of test anxiety.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The study is specifically designed to test the effectiveness of relaxation exercises in alleviating symptoms of test anxiety. Therefore, the evidence gathered from the study will focus on whether or not relaxation exercises are effective in treating test anxiety. Choices A, B, and C are not relevant to the study's purpose or design.

DrPrather Randomly Assigns 100 Student Volunteers Who Experience Test Anxiety