Titchener vigorously cautioned experimental psychologists about the stimulus error, that is, about ____
a. ?assuming a one-to-one correspondence between the stimulus and its perception
b. ?assuming a logarithmic relationship between the strength of the objective stimulus and the intensity of the psychological experience of the stimulus
c. ?describing the observed object rather than the experience of it
d. ?describing feelings instead of sensations
e. ?describing qualities of the stimulus instead of quantities
c
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a. amygdala b. cerebellum c. parietal lobes d. temporal lobes
When considering the key issue of nature or nurture and their role in development, which of the following best summarizes current beliefs?
A. Nature is more important than nurture. B. Nurture is more important than nature. C. Neither nature nor nurture is important. D. Both nature and nurture play important roles in development.
The measurement of behavior is important because:
a. measurement can determine if treatment is necessary b. measurement can determine the best treatment c. measurement can determine if the treatment is working d. all of these
Which provides the best illustration of a quasi-experiment?
A. A researcher tests the effects of a new medication on blood pressure. B. A researcher tests to see whether men or women are complete word puzzles. C. A researcher tests to see what color reflective paint is brightest. D. A researcher tests to see whether children run faster or slower after sugar intake.