In an experiment, the ____________________ is measured by the investigator in order to determine whether it has been affected by the manipulated variable

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


dependent variable

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Baby Theresa is described in the textbook as having a rare condition where the fetal brain does not develop normally. What is the proper diagnosis of this condition?

A. encephalitis B. meningitis C. fragile X syndrome D. anencephaly

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A person with anterograde amnesia

a. has difficulty forming memories of things that happened after the brain damage. b. has difficulty on implicit memory tasks, rather than explicit memory tasks. c. has relatively weak long-term memory, compared to working memory. d. is likely to retain expertise in one specific area of knowledge.

Psychology

Assume that a supervisor tells an employee to falsify information for tax purposes. The employee would prefer not to do anything dishonest but is hesitant to disobey. Milgram's studies suggest the employee will be more likely to disobey if the

a. supervisor is only the employee's immediate superior. b. employee knows that another employee has refused. c. supervisor is not a person of particularly high status. d. supervisor gives the order in person.

Psychology