An experiment is performed to see if background music improves learning. Two groups study the same material, one while listening to music and another without music. The independent variable is
a. learning.
b. the size of the group.
c. the material studied.
d. music.
D
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When faced with a major assignment such as a term paper it is a good idea to
a. set aside a large block of time (for example, an entire weekend) to devote to the assignment. b. break the assignment down into smaller components. c. start the assignment with a clear idea of your conclusion in mind. d. postpone beginning the assignment until shortly before the due date in order to incorporate information from the instructor's lectures into the project.
The operant approach is characterized by
a. rewards for desired behaviors. b. punishments for undesired behaviors. c. classical conditioning. d. social learning.
In his introspection experiments, Titchener wanted his subjects (observers) to ____.?
a. ?try to create new images in consciousness from the presented stimuli b. ?search for their inner self c. ?have their galvanic skin response recorded while they gave their introspective reports d. ?be passive recorders of the experiences registering on the conscious mind e. ?remember their childhood experiences
In the United States, divorce is
a. typically initiated by the husband. b. no longer seen as a right taken by people who do not feel personally fulfilled in their marriage (as it was in the 20th century). c. typically the result of lack of communication, emotional fulfillment, or compatibility. d. legally required to list one of the spouses as being "at fault.".