A within-participants study randomly orders which condition of the independent variable comes first. This is likely an attempt to compensate for what?
A. lack of control group
B. order effects
C. reduced variability of participants
D. random assignment
Answer: B
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A. the problems with self-report data B. the problems with case studies C. the problems of diagnosis D. the problems of forming hypotheses
Enzymes in the __________ are important in the metabolization of drugs
a. kidneys b. liver c. gastrointestinal tract d. all of these e. none of these
Your teacher has given each student the name of a key figure in the history of psychology. The assignment is to describe at least one significant contribution made by this person. If your historical figure is Hermann Ebbinghaus, what contribution might you describe to the class?
A. He described the limits of sensory storage. B. He discovered the parts of the brain responsible for processing memories. C. He created nonsense syllables in order to study memory in a "pure" form. D. He developed a series of memory aids that is still used by students today.
A gaggle of baby geese instinctually form a bond with their mother. This is an example of ___________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).