Researchers pilot test independent variables to
a. see whether they affect the dependent variable
b. eliminate error variance
c. look for confounds
d. determine whether participants can detect differences in the levels
e. allow confederates to practice their roles
d
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Mick is an adolescent who has an awareness of the uniqueness of himself and knowledge of roles that he should follow. Mick has successfully passed through Erikson's which stage of psychosocial development?
A. trust vs. mistrust B. initiative vs. guilt C. industry vs. inferiority D. identity vs. role diffusion
Barry throws the football into the stands after scoring a touchdown, and is cheered by the fans. As a result, Barry is more likely to throw the ball into the stands whenever he scores a touchdown. This is an example of:
a. negative reinforcement b. positive reinforcement c. punishment d. satiation
A behavioural explanation of repressive coping strategies might focus on the _____ such behaviour produces.
A) conditioned responses B) positive reinforcement C) negative reinforcement D) unconditioned responses
Harlow found that regardless of which surrogate mother fed the infant, most time was spent with the _____ mother
a. real b. cloth c. adult d. wire