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

Psychology

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A. trust vs. mistrust B. initiative vs. guilt C. industry vs. inferiority D. identity vs. role diffusion

Psychology

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

Psychology

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

Psychology

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

Psychology