Which of the Following Is the Best Description of a Control

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best description of a control for an experiment?

• A)The control group is kept in an unchanging environment.
• B)The control group is left alone by the experimenters.
• C)The control group is matched with the experimental group except for the one experimental variable.
• D)The control group is exposed to only one variable rather than several.

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Definitions:

Intermittent Reinforcement

A conditioning schedule in which a behavior is rewarded or punished at irregular intervals, making the response more resistant to extinction.

Socialization

The process by which individuals learn and adopt the norms, values, and behaviors appropriate to their society or social group.

Operant Conditioning

A learning process through which the strength of a behavior is modified by reward or punishment.

Habituation

Getting used to something in the environment and not responding as strongly anymore.