What term refers to the revival of attention when a new stimulus is presented following several presentations of a previous stimulus?
a. boredom
b. sensitivity
c. dishabituation
d. habituation
Answer: C
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A. continuous change B. discontinuous change C. sensitive periods D. nurture
What should the Results section of a research paper NOT do according to the checklist in the text?
A) present statistics that you used B) interpret findings correctly C) state the procedure of the design and materials D) describe statistical tests
Bernice has a terrible phobia of heights
It has become more problematic since the announcement of her promotion. With the promotion come more money, more perks, and more prestige. Unfortunately, it also requires Bernice to work on the 35th floor of the building. She knows that she must overcome this fear if she wants to accept the promotion. With which therapeutic technique will she likely find the most success? a) empathy and genuineness b) transference c) systematic desensitization d) a token economy
The group approach assumes that if experimental controls fail to reduce uncontrolled variation, then ________ should be used to control it.
A. intersubject replication B. intrasubject replication C. complete ignorance D. statistical methods