In the study by Kasser and Sheldon, some participants wrote an essay designed to increase "mortality-salience." The researchers wanted to know if thoughts of one's death might trigger insecurity. What was the design?
A) single-factor, independent groups design
B) single-factor, matched groups design
C) multilevel, independent groups design
D) multilevel, matched groups design

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The study involved randomly assigning some participants to write an essay designed to increase their mortality-salience, while others wrote an essay about a less potentially threatening topic. This is an example of a single-factor, independent groups design.

In the Study by Kasser and Sheldon, Some Participants Wrote