A professor assembles a group of volunteers to compare two methods of studying. One group spends an hour a day on the first subject (such as psychology), then an hour on the second (chemistry), and so forth. The other group goes back and forth, with a few minutes on each topic, repeating the sequence until completing the same total study time as the first group. At the end of a week, the
professor tests each student's knowledge of each subject. Identify the independent variable and the dependent variable.
What will be an ideal response?
The independent variable is the pattern of studying
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A) absentmindedness. B) transience. C) memory misattribution. D) blocking.
Which dangerous effect is NOT typically associated with benzodiazepines?
A) respiratory depression, especially when mixed with alcohol B) physical dependence C) extreme elevations in heart rate and blood pressure D) psychological dependence
What is the role of the prefrontal cortex regarding movement. What mistakes in movement might someone make if they had damage to the prefrontal cortex?
What will be an ideal response?
Psychological interest in group dynamics and action research, led by Kurt Lewin, was a ____
a. result of the Community Lodge b. result of social movements of the 1960's c. result of the Swampscott conference d. mid-20th century influence on community psychology