A researcher records the amount of light it takes to detect a small visual stimulus in a dark room. Luminance is the variable being measured and may be thought of here as physical energy. What level of measurement is most likely involved in making this observation?
a. nominal
b. ordinal
c. interval
d. ratio
d
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Dr. Cohen uses a humanistic approach when treating his clients. What underlying ideology influences his therapeutic style?
a. ?Personal views on extrinsic circumstances drive behavior. b. ?Maladaptive behaviors arise from associating negative outcomes with certain events. c. ?The unconscious mind controls behavior. d. ?Societal judgments interfere with healthy behavior.
What term can be used to describe the “no stress” group in a study examining the effects of stress (stress group vs. no stress group) on memory performance?
A. the self-selection group B. the biased group C. the control group D. the experimental group E. the randomized group
The speed of physical growth in the first year is continued during the second year
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Your friend tells you that she just bought a cat. You naturally assume that your friend means that she bought a housecat rather than a lion or a tiger. This is an illustration of
A. a spontaneous generalization. B. constructive memory. C. implicit memory. D. the relearning method.