IB Hamilton and Gifford

What is the aim of the study?

• To investigate the influence of music on cognitive functions

• To investigate whether stereotypic judgments would be based on cognitive information processing functions

• To investigate the impact of social media on cognitive functions

• To investigate the effect of physical exercise on cognitive functions

How many college students participated in the study?

• 26

• 36

• 46

• 56

What was the ratio of positive to negative traits in Group A?

• 4:3

• 2:1

• 9:4

• 3:2

What did the study illustrate about stereotypes?

• Stereotypes may not be accurate and can develop from distinct stimuli and events

• Stereotypes are always accurate

• Stereotypes are only based on being presenting with inaccurate information

• Stereotypes have no impact on cognitive functions

What was the design used in the study?

• Randomized controlled trial

• Longitudinal study

• Repeated measured design

• Cross-sectional design

What was the method of data collection in the study?

• Booklet recording the dependent measures

• Observation

• Interview

• Questionnaire

What was the background of the study related to?

• Social media influence on cognitive functions

• Stereotypical thinking and illusory correlation

• Physical exercise and cognitive functions

• Music influence on cognitive functions

How many statements were there in total?

• 29

• 19

• 39

• 49

What was the ratio group A:group B statements

• 2:1

• 1:2

• 9:4

• 4:9

Which of the following are characteristics of stereotyping?

• overgenralising

• belief about a group

• projecting group characteristics onto individual members

• always inaccurate

• overly simplified