Question 1

The BEST definition of an independent variable is a _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  measurable behavior that is exhibited by a participant and is affected by the dependent variable 
B)  variable that is manipulated by the experimenter to determine its causal effect on the dependent variable 
C)  variable that is kept constant during an experiment to prevent contamination of other variables 
D)  variable that cannot be manipulated by anyone 
A)  measurable behavior that is exhibited by a participant and is affected by the dependent variable 
B)  variable that is manipulated by the experimenter to determine its causal effect on the dependent variable 
C)  variable that is kept constant during an experiment to prevent contamination of other variables 
D)  variable that cannot be manipulated by anyone

Question 2

An example of _________ correlation would be the more a mother smokes, the more damage a fetus suffers.

Accepted Answer

A)  positive 
B)  negative 
C)  zero 
D)  perfect 
A)  positive 
B)  negative 
C)  zero 
D)  perfect

Question 3

One way to decrease participant bias is to _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  conduct single-blind and double-blind studies 
B)  use the selectivity model 
C)  use placebo controls 
D)  a and c 
A)  conduct single-blind and double-blind studies 
B)  use the selectivity model 
C)  use placebo controls 
D)  a and c

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An example of _________ correlation would be the more a mother smokes, the more damage a fetus suffers.

One way to decrease participant bias is to _____.

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Exam 1: Introduction and Research Methods

The BEST definition of an independent variable is a _____.

An example of _________ correlation would be the more a mother smokes, the more damage a fetus suffers.

One way to decrease participant bias is to _____.

Neuroscience and Biological Foundations

Stress and Health Psychology

Sensation and Perception

States of Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Thinking, Language, and Intelligence

Lifespan Development I

Lifespan Development Ii

Motivation and Emotion

Personality

Psychological Disorders

Therapy

Social Psychology

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