Which of the following would not be considered a field experiment?
A) effects of computer-based instruction on computing confidence in a teacher training program
B) effects of music on laboratory memory performance among introductory psychology students
C) effects of self-selected incentives on productivity among auto workers
D) effects of television violence on playground aggression among kindergarteners.

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Field experiments are conducted in natural settings rather than in laboratories or controlled environments. Choice B, which examines the effects of music on laboratory memory performance, is not considered a field experiment because it takes place in a laboratory setting, which is a controlled environment. Choices A, C, and D involve natural or real-world settings, making them field experiments.

Which of the Following Would Not Be Considered a Field