Abstract ideas forming the basis of research hypotheses are termed:
a. empirical variables
b. conceptual variables
c. measured variables
d. operational definitions
Answer: b. conceptual variables
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Steve studies for an upcoming quiz in the noisy cafeteria. His ability to focus on the material is the result of
A) divided attention. B) executive functions. C) selective attention. D) the sensory register.
What is the take-home message from the research regarding the effects of generating different numbers of examples of behavior?
a. The more examples you have to think of, the less the behavior describes you. b. The fewer examples you have to think of, the less the behavior describes you. c. The more examples you have to think of, the more the behavior describes you. d. The number of examples does not affect how much the behavior describes you.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).