Answer
a. This is an experimental study because the procedures have been designed by the Professors.
b. The writing task is the independent variable.
c. The responses (from the participants after the writing) is the dependent variable.
d. Yes, 81 participants should give meaningful results and merit the conclusion,
although more people would be preferred to reach a more solid scientific conclusion.
e. As suggested in the article "take time to consider that possibility and adjust
your actions accordingly". If a person is in anger, he or she should take time to calm down
and do something more positive, such as write something to induce happiness and joy.