Anytime an experimenter thinks his or her study will involve some degree of subjectivity
in measuring the dependent variable, he or she should take steps to
a. counterbalance the order of stimulus presentation.
b. randomly assign subjects to groups.
c. control for confounding of variables.
d. produce high interrater reliability.
e. utilize a valid control group.
d. produce high interrater reliability.
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a. form new behaviors from experience b. notice the new and unusual c. conserve our limited resources d. form connections between events
Which subdivision of the cortex is most active on tasks involving planning, impulse-control, and short-term memory?
A) Parietal cortex B) Temporal lobes C) Prefrontal cortex D) Occipital cortex
When reviewing Freud's theory of personality development, a critical thinker would be most concerned about the
A) mixture of correlation with causation. B) lack of falsifiable hypotheses for key aspects. C) lack of extraordinary evidence for extraordinary claims. D) high level of support for many key aspects.
Which of the following physical events occurs during REM sleep?
a. Breathing becomes rapid and irregular b. Muscular tension increases as dream activity becomes more intense c. Heart rate decreases d. Eyes begin darting around behind the eyelids once or twice each hour