Read the following article and answer the questions below.
Note that the questions apply to Study 1 in the paper only.
Richards, J. M., & Gross, J. J. (2000). Emotion regulation and memory: The cognitive costs of keeping one's cool. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 79, 410-424. Q1.
Identify the independent variable(s) used. For each, state if it was manipulated between or within groups, and also how many levels it had (and what they were). (2 marks)
Q2. Identify the dependent variables(s). For each, state how it was operationalized. (2 marks)
Q3. The authors state “Participants were run in mixed-gender group sessions by a female experimenter”. State whether you think the issue of gender is a problem here, and briefly explain why. (2 marks)
Q4. How would you primarily characterise this study – a true experiment, a quasiexperiment or a non-experiment (correlational study)? Briefly explain your answer. (2 marks)
Q5. “The study’s results can only be generalised to American, film-watching, University students.” Do you agree with this? Explain why. (2 marks)
There is no specified word or page limit, but answers don’t need to be too long, just answer the questions. Referencing is not required.