Replication refers to ____
a. the joint effects of two or more independent variables
b. the technique of meta-analysis
c. repeating an experiment to see if the same results can be obtained
d. an experimental setting seeming like the real-world
C
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According to Piaget's theory of cognitive development, which of the following is true of children in the concrete operational stage?
A) They have thoughts that generally involve abstract ideas rather than objects that are tangible in nature. B) They cannot center on two dimensions of a problem at once. C) They attribute life and consciousness to inanimate objects. D) They center on the motives of wrongdoers as well as on the amount of damage done when assigning blame.
In _______________, brain cells are stimulated using a powerful magnetic field produced by a wire coil placed on a person's head that temporarily inactivates neural circuits
a. positron-emission tomography b. functional magnetic resonance imaging c. transcranial direct current stimulation d. transcranial magnetic stimulation
Which person is most likely to have an approach motivation?
A. Gwen, who anticipates getting a raise in recognition of her hard work at the sawmill B. Irv, who saves 80 percent of every paycheck in case some unexpected financial disaster strikes C. Wally, who likes to establish a daily routine and stick to it D. Sheila, whose main goal in life is to keep herself from feeling lonely
The text suggests that enhanced perceptual accuracy would be achieved through
a. habituation. b. the construction of perceptual sets. c. being aware of motives and expectations that can influence your perceptions. d. engaging in more routine top-down processing.