The independent variable in an experiment is:
a. the behavior that is observed or measured
b. different for each participant in an experiment
c. the aspect of the environment that is manipulated or changed by the researcher
d. an external, uncontrolled factor that changes during the course of the experiment
C
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Young children draw conclusions about the meanings of words based on a few basic rules. Which of the following is NOT one of them?
a. Unfamiliar words heard in the presence of both familiar and unfamiliar objects will be associated with the object that does not already have a name. b. A name refers to a whole object, not parts of the object or its relationship with other objects c. A name refers to only a specific object, and not all objects of the same type or category. d. If an object already has a name and another name is presented, the new name will denote a subcategory of the first name.
You are listening in on a discussion among a group of psychology majors
One major says that the field will move forward only if we use objective methods for understanding the principles that guide human actions. This statement is most consistent with A) behaviorism. B) functionalism. C) psychoanalysis. D) structuralism.
Children who show autonomous morality not only consider social rules, but they also take into account:
a. the age of the wrongdoer. c. the intentions of the wrongdoer. b. the sex of the wrongdoer. d. all of these.
In relation to personality psychology, a clinical psychologist would likely study __________.
A. how people's personalities change as they grow older B. the relationship between personality traits and mental health C. the personality traits of people in the workforce D. how personality can be influenced and determined by brain activity