The best way to protect the validity of an experiment is through the use of _____
a. nominal scaling of variables c. random assignment
b. random sampling d. representative sampling
C
Internal validity is maximized via random assignment of participants to treatment conditions. A random sample is not essential to experiments.
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Caroline has an "Aha!" experience when solving a problem. Caroline most likely experienced which type of learning?
a. latent learning b. insight learning c. observational learning d. operant conditioning e. classical conditioning
The psychological or physiological factors that cause humans to act in a specific way at a particular time are called:
A. motivation B. energy C. instinct D. drive
Logical extension involves
applying a newly learned word to other objects in the same category. mentally charting new words. applying a new concept to a preexistent category. equilibration.
What is the relationship of assimilation to adaptation?
a. The interaction of assimilation and adaptation leads to accommodation. b. Assimilation and adaptation are separate unrelated examples of accommodation. c. The interaction of assimilation and accommodation lead to adaptation. d. Assimilation is a type of adaptation involving a change in understanding.