Field and Lawson (2003) reported the effects of giving children aged 7-9 positive, negative or no information about novel animals (Australian marsupials). This variable was called 'Infotype'. The gender of the child was also examined. The outcome was the time taken for the children to put their hand in a box in which they believed either the positive, negative, or no information animal was housed (positive values = longer than average approach times, negative values = shorter than average approach times). Based on the output below, what could you conclude? (See Field, A. P., & Lawson, J. (2003). Fear information and the development of fears during childhood: effects on implicit fear responses and behavioural avoidance. Behaviour Research and Therapy, 41, 1277-1293.)

A) Approach times were significantly different for the boxes containing the different animals, but the pattern of results was affected by gender.
B) Approach times were significantly different for the boxes containing the different animals, but the pattern of results was unaffected by gender.
C) Approach times were not significantly different for the boxes containing the different animals, but the pattern of results was affected by gender.
D) Approach times were not significantly different for the boxes containing the different animals, but the pattern of results was unaffected by gender.

Question

Field and Lawson (2003) reported the effects of giving children aged 7-9 positive, negative or no information about novel animals (Australian marsupials) . This variable was called 'Infotype'. The gender of the child was also examined. The outcome was the time taken for the children to put their hand in a box in which they believed either the positive, negative, or no information animal was housed (positive values = longer than average approach times, negative values = shorter than average approach times) . Based on the output below, what could you conclude? (See Field, A. P., & Lawson, J. (2003) . Fear information and the development of fears during childhood: effects on implicit fear responses and behavioural avoidance. Behaviour Research and Therapy, 41, 1277-1293.)

A) Approach times were significantly different for the boxes containing the different animals, but the pattern of results was affected by gender. 
B) Approach times were significantly different for the boxes containing the different animals, but the pattern of results was unaffected by gender. 
C) Approach times were not significantly different for the boxes containing the different animals, but the pattern of results was affected by gender. 
D) Approach times were not significantly different for the boxes containing the different animals, but the pattern of results was unaffected by gender.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The output shows that there is a significant difference in approach times for the boxes containing the different animals, indicated by the significant main effect of Infotype. However, there is no significant interaction between Infotype and Gender, indicating that the pattern of results is not affected by gender. Therefore, the correct choice is B.

Field and Lawson (2003) Reported the Effects of Giving Children