In one study, the experimental group is subjected to loud, unpredictable noises to see whether or not those noises will affect performance on a memory task. What will the control group do?

A) nothing at all
B) perform the memory task without noises
C) listen to the noises but perform no task
D) control the noises that the experimental group has to listen to

Control Group

In experimental research, a group of subjects that does not receive the experimental treatment or intervention, serving as a baseline to compare effects.

Memory Task

An activity designed to assess or improve the capacity to recall or recognize information.

Experimental Group

In research, the group of participants that receives the treatment or condition being tested, contrasted with the control group that does not.