If We Reject the Null Hypothesis When It's Really True

question 20

Multiple Choice

If we reject the null hypothesis when it's really true, we have made a ______.

• A) correct decision
• B) Type I error
• C) Type II error
• D) Type I and Type II errors

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Definitions:

Variable Interval Schedule

A reinforcement strategy in operant conditioning where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable amount of time has passed.

Dopamine Activity

Involves the action of the neurotransmitter dopamine in the brain, affecting mood, sleep, learning, and motor control.

Insight Learning

A type of learning that occurs suddenly through understanding the relationships between various parts of a problem, leading to the solution.

Dopamine Activation

The stimulation of dopamine receptors in the brain, associated with reward, pleasure, and addiction mechanisms.