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As part of a study conducted by the Lexington University’s Psychology Department, two groups of volunteers from the university’s classical music program performed Claude Debussy’s Claire de Luna. Then, one group was provided verbal feedback in a jovial tone, while the other was provided verbal feedback in a neutral tone. Some volunteers, chosen randomly from each group, were then encouraged to enjoy a warm beverage of their choice. Among those who received verbal feedback in a neutral tone, those who accepted a beverage were significantly less likely to volunteer for another, similar experiment than those who did not accept a beverage. The researchers concluded that some of the volunteers chose not to volunteer again, partly because they received feedback in a neutral tone.

Which of the following would, if true, most help to support the researchers' conclusion?

A. Among the volunteers who received feedback in a jovial tone, those who accepted a beverage were significantly less likely to volunteer for another, similar experiment than those who did not accept a beverage.
B. Just as many volunteers from one group were encouraged to enjoy warm beverages as from another group.
C. Most of the volunteers encouraged to enjoy a beverage accepted one.
D. The volunteers were not more disposed to drinking warm beverages under typical circumstances than the general population was.
E. Those who received feedback in a jovial tone were, on average, more likely to volunteer for another, similar experiment than those who received feedback in a neutral tone were.


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I think option (E) is correct. Given the first read itself option (E) supports conclusion
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As part of a study conducted by the Lexington University’s Psychology Department, two groups of volunteers from the university’s classical music program performed Claude Debussy’s Claire de Luna. Then, one group was provided verbal feedback in a jovial tone, while the other was provided verbal feedback in a neutral tone. Some volunteers, chosen randomly from each group, were then encouraged to enjoy a warm beverage of their choice. Among those who received verbal feedback in a neutral tone, those who accepted a beverage were significantly less likely to volunteer for another, similar experiment than those who did not accept a beverage. The researchers concluded that some of the volunteers chose not to volunteer again, partly because they received feedback in a neutral tone.

Which of the following would, if true, most help to support the researchers' conclusion?

A. Among the volunteers who received feedback in a jovial tone, those who accepted a beverage were significantly less likely to volunteer for another, similar experiment than those who did not accept a beverage.
B. Just as many volunteers from one group were encouraged to enjoy warm beverages as from another group.
C. Most of the volunteers encouraged to enjoy a beverage accepted one.
D. The volunteers were not more disposed to drinking warm beverages under typical circumstances than the general population was.
E. Those who received feedback in a jovial tone were, on average, more likely to volunteer for another, similar experiment than those who received feedback in a neutral tone were.


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Lexington University’s Psychology Department Is conducting a study, for our understanding purpose let’s take the groups to be of equal number say 100. After the groups have performed, verbal comments were given to the groups separately. With group 1 receiving Jovial comments and group 2 receiving Neutral comments.

Then, some are chosen at random from both groups, let’s assume it as 20 per group. And, they are asked to pick a warm beverage of their choice. From the 20 of Neutral verbal feedback, some said they are least likely to volunteer for another such program if called for.

The researchers concluded : some chose not to volunteer because the feedback was in neutral tone.

we need to find an option that strengthens ?

A. Among the volunteers who received feedback in a jovial tone, those who accepted a beverage were significantly less likely to volunteer for another, similar experiment than those who did not accept a beverage.

This option is actually a weakener. Moreover, it pushes the reason for opting put as beverage and not the feedback. Hence, Wrong.

B. Just as many volunteers from one group were encouraged to enjoy warm beverages as from another group.

This is a contradictory to the theme or facts that’s mentioned in the question. Beverages are not the reason for the lesser likelihood in volunteering. Hence, Wrong.

C. Most of the volunteers encouraged to enjoy a beverage accepted one.

With many volunteers being provided the choice of beverage, this makes it unclear whether the beverage or the verbal feedback given was the reason for not volunteering in the future. Hence, Wrong.

D. The volunteers were not more disposed to drinking warm beverages under typical circumstances than the general population was.

This option mentions inclination of the control group vs the general population, which is not needed for comparison. Thus, wrong.

E. Those who received feedback in a jovial tone were, on average, more likely to volunteer for another, similar experiment than those who received feedback in a neutral tone were.

This is the correct answer, as it strengthens the conclusion of the author. That the tone of the verbal Feedback was the crucial aspect in determining the outcome of volunteering.

Option E
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As part of a study conducted by the Lexington University’s Psychology Department, two groups of volunteers from the university’s classical music program performed Claude Debussy’s Claire de Luna. Then, one group was provided verbal feedback in a jovial tone, while the other was provided verbal feedback in a neutral tone. Some volunteers, chosen randomly from each group, were then encouraged to enjoy a warm beverage of their choice. Among those who received verbal feedback in a neutral tone, those who accepted a beverage were significantly less likely to volunteer for another, similar experiment than those who did not accept a beverage. The researchers concluded that some of the volunteers chose not to volunteer again, partly because they received feedback in a neutral tone.

Which of the following would, if true, most help to support the researchers' conclusion?

A. Among the volunteers who received feedback in a jovial tone, those who accepted a beverage were significantly less likely to volunteer for another, similar experiment than those who did not accept a beverage.
B. Just as many volunteers from one group were encouraged to enjoy warm beverages as from another group.
C. Most of the volunteers encouraged to enjoy a beverage accepted one.
D. The volunteers were not more disposed to drinking warm beverages under typical circumstances than the general population was.
E. Those who received feedback in a jovial tone were, on average, more likely to volunteer for another, similar experiment than those who received feedback in a neutral tone were.
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Please find the response to your question below:

Correct answer: (E)

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Study Scenario:

Clair de Lune was played by two groups.
One received jovial feedback and the other neutral feedback.
Some volunteers from each group were offered a warm drink.
In the neutral-tone group, those who accepted a beverage were unlikely to volunteer again.
Conclusion of Researchers;
Some volunteers did not volunteer again partly due to the receipt of neutral feedback.
To back up this, we need proof that neutral feedback alone decreases the willingness to volunteer again.

Why (E) reinforces the conclusion

(E) states:

Participants who were given jovial feedback were more likely to volunteer again than those who were given neutral feedback.
This directly shows that the tone of feedback influences willingness to volunteer again, thus providing evidence for the idea that neutral feedback discouraged further participation.

This is a major causal link.

Why Other Options Are Incorrect
(A) Beverage acceptance reduces volunteering even in response to jovial feedback →feedback tone has a weakened role.

(B) Both groups offered beverages — a non-factoring variable.

(C) Acceptance rates fail to explain volunteering decisions.

(D) Choice of beverages does not matter.

Logical support

To support the conclusion;

Showing neutral tone decreases future participation.
Only (E) makes this statement true.

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As part of a study conducted by the Lexington University’s Psychology Department, two groups of volunteers from the university’s classical music program performed Claude Debussy’s Claire de Luna. Then, one group was provided verbal feedback in a jovial tone, while the other was provided verbal feedback in a neutral tone. Some volunteers, chosen randomly from each group, were then encouraged to enjoy a warm beverage of their choice. Among those who received verbal feedback in a neutral tone, those who accepted a beverage were significantly less likely to volunteer for another, similar experiment than those who did not accept a beverage. The researchers concluded that some of the volunteers chose not to volunteer again, partly because they received feedback in a neutral tone.

Which of the following would, if true, most help to support the researchers' conclusion?

A. Among the volunteers who received feedback in a jovial tone, those who accepted a beverage were significantly less likely to volunteer for another, similar experiment than those who did not accept a beverage.
B. Just as many volunteers from one group were encouraged to enjoy warm beverages as from another group.
C. Most of the volunteers encouraged to enjoy a beverage accepted one.
D. The volunteers were not more disposed to drinking warm beverages under typical circumstances than the general population was.
E. Those who received feedback in a jovial tone were, on average, more likely to volunteer for another, similar experiment than those who received feedback in a neutral tone were.


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