Which of the following would NOT be considered a manipulation of the way in which a problem is presented in an experiment on problem solving?
A) varying the order in which information is given to the participants
B) varying the amount of irrelevant information given to the participants
C) varying the amount of a reward offered to the participants for solving the problem successfully
D) varying the nature of a diagram provided to the participants

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Manipulating the amount of a reward offered to participants for solving the problem successfully does not change how the problem itself is presented or perceived; it instead alters the motivation to solve the problem. Choices A, B, and D directly affect how the problem is presented or the information is perceived by participants.

Which of the Following Would NOT Be Considered a Manipulation