In an experiment, four groups of college students used different memorizing strategies to learn the material in one chapter of a textbook
Then each group was given the same multiple-choice test on the material. What was the dependent variable in this study?
a. the students' performance on the test
b. the four different groups
c. the four different memorizing strategies
d. manipulation of memorizing strategies
a
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When insight occurs:
a. the similarity between an event and its prototype is perceived b. a person has worked backwards from the goal state to achieve a solution c. problem solutions seem to occur spontaneously in an all-or-none fashion d. the probability of two events occurring simultaneously has been determined
. In addition to applying good scientific practices, what else does the field of positive psychology require?
a. Skeptical and open minds. b. Research grants. c. Less distractions from other fields. d. More practitioners.
A serious side-effect of antipsychotic drugs is related to
a. disturbance of muscle control. b. high abuse potential. c. loss of REM sleep. d. a worsening of social apathy. e. more delusional thoughts.
Abby is 6 years old while Sheena is 13 years old. Compared to Abby's self-description, Sheena's self-description is likely to be
a. more abstract. c. more closely linked to possessions. b. based more on physical characteristics. d. less future-oriented.