In attempting to maximize variance from the independent variable, experimenters will often
a. make the manipulated levels of the independent variable as different as possible.
b. make the manipulated levels of the independent variable as similar as possible.
c. conduct their research in the "real world" in order to maximize external validity.
d. use dependent variables that are based in naturalistic observation.
a
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Many human traits, including intelligence, show a normal distribution. This means that
a. most cases are near the middle of the distribution. b. most cases are near the edges of the distribution. c. cases are equally frequent across the entire distribution. d. few cases are near the middle of the distribution.
Which of the following is NOT true concerning direct observation methods of functional assessment?
a. the observer can be the person exhibiting the behavior b. observation and recording take place in the natural environment c. the information obtained demonstrates a functional relationship d. information is likely to be more accurate than information from indirect methods
In the 1950s, Walter Hess examined 4500 brain sites in nearly 500 cats using which technique?
a. brain lesions b. functional MRI c. electrical recording d. electrical stimulation
The pattern of associations among items of information within one's memory is referred to as
a. memory structure. b. eidetic imagery. c. priming. d. mnemonics.