To investigate the impact of distracting sounds on learning effectiveness,research participants tried to memorize lists of words in either a quiet or a noisy setting.Participants in the quiet setting were assigned to the ________ group.

A) survey
B) experimental
C) correlational
D) control

Control Group

In an experiment, the group of participants that does not receive the experimental treatment, serving as a comparison to evaluate the effect of the treatment.

Distracting Sounds

Auditory stimuli that divert attention away from a focal task or activity, potentially reducing performance or concentration.

Learning Effectiveness

The degree to which learning objectives are achieved, often measured by the ability to recall or apply knowledge and skills.