Although Ivan Pavlov is usually credited with its discovery, professor Edwin Twitmyer was one of the first people to study ___________________
FIll in the blank with correct word.
Answer: classical conditioning
Rationale: While studying the patellar kick reflex, Edwin Twitmyer discovered that if participants heard a bell before the mallet struck their patellar tendon, they would eventually begin to respond to the bell alone. This process is now known as classical conditioning and was famously studied by Ivan Pavlov.
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a. self-censorship b. groupthink c. a dominant response d. toxic leadership
An inactive or inert substance that appears to be a real drug is called:
a. a confounding variable b. a placebo c. a random variable d. a theoretical construct
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A. be quite effective B. be somewhat effective C. not be effective unless there is exposure to light during that time D. not be effective at eliminating the slump
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a. Participants may not withdraw once they start. b. Participants must be allowed to make an informed decision. c. Participants cannot be subjected to shock of any kind. d. Participants cannot be deceived about aspects of the research. e. Participants must be paid for their participation in a research project.