Two Groups of People Are Given Different Kinds of Practice

question 9

Multiple Choice

Two groups of people are given different kinds of practice problems in logic. They are then tested on a set of new problems to determine whether one kind of practice was better than the other. The nature of the practice problems is the ________ variable.

• A) uncontrolled
• B) independent
• C) dependent
• D) observed

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Definitions:

Neurotransmission

The process by which signaling molecules called neurotransmitters are released by a neuron and cross the synaptic gap to the receptor sites of another neuron, modulating neuronal activity.

Synapses

The junctions through which neurons communicate with each other or with other types of cells, involving the release and reception of neurotransmitters.

Tolerance

Decrease in response to a drug with the passage of time.

Decreased Response

A reduction in the body's reaction to a particular stimulus over time, often after repeated exposure.