7 Groups Flashcards
1
Q
The Epi Ign (ignorant) Group received?
A
The P’s were given epinephrine, were told no side effects – tests first hypothesis as they had no explanation for their physical arousal
2
Q
The Epi Inf (informed) Group received?
A
The P’s were given epinephrine and were told of the true side effects
-tests 2nd hypothesis – as they have a reasonable explanation for their arousal.
3
Q
The Placebo Group received?
A
The P’s were given saline which would not cause arousal with no explanation
- tests 3rd hypothesis as they had no arousal so it would show if cognition alone caused the emotion.
4
Q
The Epi Mis (misinformed) Group received
A
The Ps were given epinephrine, were told wrong effects
– this was a control against people forming expectations that the shot caused their reaction
