What describes where a researcher actively changes or manipulates one variable, measures the scores on another variable, and keeps all other variables constant?
What will be an ideal response?
The researcher has conducted an experiment.
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Mark just got a computer. He follows the step by step written instructions in order to hook his computer up. This is an example of:
a. textual prompts b. forward chaining c. a pictorial task analysis d. A and C
Which of the following lets students work at their own pace and provides frequent feedback to keep learners from practicing errors?
a. programmed instruction b. latent learning c. variable interval scheduling d. vicarious learning
What does extinction in operant conditioning involve?
a. The elimination of a response. b. The removal of the reward that maintains the response. c. A decrease in behavior. d. All of these.
Which of the following activities is most likely to be conducted by a clinical psychologist?
a. Giving diagnostic tests b. Assessing attitudes of employees in a corporation c. Carrying out psychological research d. Helping patients with heart disease work to reduce their stress levels