What Is the Drawback to Most Methods That Researchers Use

question 33

Multiple Choice

What is the drawback to most methods that researchers use to measure cognitive processing?

• A) Thanks to technology, human cognition is changing rapidly.
• B) Human subjects can accurately push buttons for only a few minutes at a time.
• C) The subjects' stereotypical beliefs interfere with cognition.
• D) The measurements are indirect and based on assumptions.

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Definitions:

Sexual

Relating to or associated with sex, sexual activity, or sexual reproduction.

Unconscious

The part of the mind that contains thoughts, memories, and desires not within immediate awareness but influencing behavior.

Day-to-Day Functioning

The ability to perform everyday activities and routines, including work, social interactions, and self-care tasks.

Correlational Method

A research technique used to study the relationship between two or more variables without attempting to influence or control them.