In a study of the effects of humor on memory, Schmidt (1994) had participants read either humorous sentences or non-humorous sentences and later tested participants' memory for the sentences.Identify the research hypothesis for this study.
A) There is no difference in memory for humorous and non-humorous sentences.
B) Humorous sentences are better remembered than non-humorous sentences.
C) Participants remember, on average, 3.5 sentences.
D) Participants have poor memory for all of the sentences.

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The research hypothesis is the statement about the relationship between the variables being studied. In this case, the variable being studied is the effect of humor on memory. The hypothesis is that humorous sentences are better remembered than non-humorous sentences. This is the prediction being made by the researcher, and it is what they are testing in the study. Choices A, C, and D do not represent the research hypothesis for this study.

In a Study of the Effects of Humor on Memory