Which of the following is a good analogy for the process of updating a situation model as events change?
a) Adding new regions to a map as the areas are discovere
b) Deleting an old document and starting a new one
c) Repainting a wall in a different color
d) Tasting a dish as you cook and adding salt
Question 2
To evaluate the effectiveness on an intervention aimed at reducing binge drinking among college students, researchers randomize participants to either receive the intervention or to be put on a wait list.
Participants are assessed at baseline and follow-up using a binge drinking survey. The independent variable is
a) exposure to the intervention or the wait list
b) the rate of binge drinking.
c) the binge drinking survey.
d) the randomization of participants.
