Chapter 4
Refer to the research study described on pages 97 - 99 of your textbook to answer the following question.
What were the primary manipulated variables in this experiment? (Hint: Review the Research Methodologies section in Chapter 1 for help in answering this question.)
What will be an ideal response?
The primary IVs were the type of gaze (direct versus averted) and motion condition (sudden versus static). These IVs are clearly labeled in the results figures.
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
In an experiment, rats are exposed to a loud noise. One group is able to escape the noise by pushing a lever. The second group has no lever available and therefore cannot escape the noise. After several trials, both groups are put in situations where they can escape. The first group escapes the noise, but the second group just sits and cowers, refusing to attempt to escape the noise. The response of the second group is due to __________.
A. learned helplessness B. contingency blocking C. latent learning D. response generalization
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a. retroactive interference. c. proactive interference. b. repression. d. false memory syndrome.
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A) regard siblings as more distinct than other observers do. B) emphasize similarities between siblings. C) regard their children as more alike than other observers do. D) rate their children as moderately similar.