In a differential research design, the participant characteristic that is used to define the groups is called a(n) ____ variable

a. independent
b. dependent
c. quasi-independent
d. quasi-dependent


c

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Someone a short distance away, to whom you have been paying no attention, quietly speaks your name, and suddenly you attend to that person. This is an example of __________

a) Broadbent's process of selective memory b) the phi phenomenon c) the cocktail party effect d) cue-controlled inhibition

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A brain injury known as a cerebral hemorrhage results in

A. blockage from material that doesn't move from its point of origin. B. blockage from material that travels to smaller diameter blood vessels until it has to stop. C. bleeding in the brain. D. an area of dead neurons.

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When Ari was 4 months old, it took the researcher approximately 10 seconds to get him to habituate to a ringing noise filling the testing room. When he is 8 months old, how long would you expect it to take?

a. 1 minute b. 30 seconds c. 15 seconds d. a few seconds, at most

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Lives in Context Video 2.1: UltrasoundClick on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed in, scroll to page 71 and watch the video. When you've finished watching the video, come back to the test and answer the following question:As described in your textbook, maternal health, nutrition, and stress during pregnancy not only affects the mother, but can also have a profound impact on the developing embryo and fetus. In the video, Lara explains what helped her ensure a healthy pregnancy?

A. She took parenting classes. B. She swam and did prenatal yoga. C. She gave up sushi and coffee. D. She spent the last 3 months of her pregnancy on bed rest.

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