Random Allocation of Subjects to Groups

question 55

Multiple Choice

Random allocation of subjects to groups

• A) Insures that the groups will be equal before the experimental manipulation
• B) Improves experimental reliability
• C) Occurs in a within-subjects design
• D) Interferes with a comparison between the experimental and the control group

Recognize how discrimination and generalization occur in classical conditioning.

Understand how attitudes and behaviors can be influenced through classical conditioning.

Identify the components and processes involved in drug tolerance as an example of classical conditioning.

Understand the distinctions between classical and operant conditioning.

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