Which of the following refers to a measured variable used to determine whether the manipulation has unwittingly caused differences on other variables that might be systematically related to the independent variable?
a. Artifactual variable
b. Confound check
c. Experimental realism
d. Manipulation check
b
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a. pineal b. endocrine c. sympathetic d. parasympathetic
A student taking a multiple-choice exam generally relies on the ______ memory task
a. paired association c. relearning b. recall d. recognition
In response to light falling on the retina, ganglion cellsIn response to light falling on the retina, ganglion cells a. go from being silent to very active
b. go from being active to being silent. c. change their spontaneous rate of firing. d. release glutamate onto photoreceptors.
Discuss how Dr. Loewi was able to determine that communication between neurons involved a chemical messenger.
What will be an ideal response?