To Assess Whether Mrs

question 39

Multiple Choice

To assess whether Mrs.Webster had suffered a brain injury,researchers conditioned her to blink in response to a sound that signaled the delivery of a puff of air directed toward her face.In this application of classical conditioning,the sound was a

• A) US.
• B) UR.
• C) CS.
• D) CR.

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Definitions:

Mental Abilities

The capacity to perform cognitive tasks, process information, and understand complex ideas.

Cross-Sectional Research

The study of developmental processes by taking measures of participants of different age groups at the same time.

Independent Variable

A condition in a scientific study that is manipulated so that its effects can be observed.

Caffeine Consumption

The intake of caffeine, a stimulant compound found in coffee, tea, chocolate, and various other foods and drugs, through consumption.