History effects can be reduced by _____
a. increasing the time between pretest and posttest
b. decreasing the time between pretest and posttest
c. giving a posttest that is different from the pretest
d. giving the posttest under different conditions than those of the pretest
B
Shortening the time and keeping testing conditions as consistent as possible can reduce the effects of history.
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H.M., a famous amnesiac, gave researchers solid information that the __________ was important in storing new long-term memories.
A. hippocampus B. amygdala C. frontal lobes D. cerebellum
Application of conditioning principles to change behavior problems is generally known as
a. behavior modification. b. cognitive engineering. c. modeling. d. insight training.
Yolanda can show sexual receptivity throughout her menstrual cycle; however, she finds that she has the most sexual interest
A. when her testosterone is high. B. when she is ovulating. C. when she is competing with other females. D. during the summer months.
Lives in Context Video 9.1: Children's Understanding of LanguageClick on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed in, scroll to page 326 and watch the video. When you've finished watching the video, come back to the test and answer the following question:We know that many children are exposed to screen time via tablets, television, video games, and so on. Why are electronics less effective for facilitating language development than face-to-face interactions?
What will be an ideal response?