In any experiment, the researcher must make sure that only the __________ variable is

manipulated.

a. hypothetical
b. independent
c. dependent
d. operationally defined
e. control


b. independent

Psychology

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According to this hypothesis, sleep is necessary for fixing the wear and tear caused to the body during the day

A) restore and repair B) activation-synthesis C) preserve and protect D) problem-solving

Psychology

Compared to Sternberg's perspective on love relationships, Lee focuses on:

a. secondary love styles only. b. individual love styles. c. the interactions between those involved. d. intimacy, passion, and commitment.

Psychology

When a preschooler demonstrates a high level of empathy, she is less likely to

a. be capable of self emotional regulation. b. have an autobiographical self. c. be aggressive. d. develop increased cognitive skills.

Psychology

Research in the area of perceptual development has led to the formulation of the moderate-discrepancy hypothesis. Define the moderate-discrepancy hypothesis

What types of educational materials would the moderate-discrepancy hypothesis predict are most likely to hold children's attention? Is this prediction consistent with the type of instruction that research in the sociocultural tradition has shown to be most effective? What will be an ideal response?

Psychology