In a Signal Detection Task, the Participant Reports a Signal

question 212

Multiple Choice

In a signal detection task, the participant reports a signal and a signal was present. This is called a _______________.

• A) hit
• B) false alarm
• C) miss
• D) correct rejection

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Definitions:

Double-masked

A study design where neither the participants nor the experimenters know who is receiving a particular treatment, used to prevent bias.

Epidemiological

Relating to the study of how diseases affect the health and illness of populations.

Longitudinal

Involving repeated observations or examinations of the same subjects over a period of time, usually to study changes or outcomes.

Gender Differences

The distinct variations in characteristics, behaviors, and roles commonly associated with being male or female in a society.