Dr. Violet is interested in how young children perceive color. In her study, Dr. Violet simultaneously shows young children two blobs of different color and measures the amount of time they focus on each blob. Dr. Violet's technique is known as a(n) _____ task.

A. habituation
B. preferential looking
C. evoked potentials
D. operant conditioning


Answer: B

Psychology

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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a. Randomized b. Case study c. Quasi experimental d. Experimental

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In APA style, a general rule is that there is no repetition of information. The exception to this occurs in this section of the research report because it repeats in nonstatistical terms what the results section included in statistical terms

a. introduction c. method b. references d. discussion

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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