A psychology teacher wants to determine whether computer-aided learning will produce higher standardized test scores than a usual lecture format. In this example, the independent variable is the
a. individual students.
b. students' previous grades in psychology.
c. test scores.
d. students' interest in psychology.
e. method of instruction.
e. method of instruction.
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Sally is a manager of a house-cleaning company and is paid with a monthly salary. Paul, who works for Sally, gets paid by the number of houses he cleans. Paul gets paid on a ____ reinforcement schedule, while Sally gets paid on a ____ reinforcement schedule.?
a. ?fixed-interval; variable-interval b. ?variable-interval; variable-interval c. ?variable-ratio; fixed-ratio d. ?fixed-ratio; fixed-interval
Biofeedback training has been used to help people deal with issues such as anxiety, stress, headaches, hypertension and __________
a. panic disorders c. insomnia b. schizophrenia d. aggressiveness
Abby is 16 and Jack is 5 . Both exhibit egocentrism. How is this egocentrism most likely to differ between them?
a. Jack is going to exhibit more self-interest. b. Abby has reached achievement in all areas. c. Abby knows that other people have different perspectives than her own. d. Jack is more likely to exhibit the illusion of vulnerability.
Which of the following concepts is closely associated with the bottom of Maslow's pyramid?
A. Homeostasis B. Arousal C. Incentive D. Autonomy