While trying to discover the nature of the relationship between stress and blood pressure, a researcher asks participants to complete a difficult task. The researcher monitors the participants' blood pressure, while some are exposed to noisy distractions and others stay in a quiet environment. This type of research study is a(n) ______________.
A) correlational study
B) experiment
C) analog study
D) placebo control study

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This is an experiment because the researcher is manipulating the independent variable (exposure to noisy distractions) to see its effect on the dependent variable (blood pressure).

While Trying to Discover the Nature of the Relationship Between