For Questions Below, Use the Following: a Researcher Predicts That

question 67

Short Answer

For questions below, use the following: A researcher predicts that training on the balance beam reduces reading errors among learning disabled youngsters. A random sample of 9 children was selected from the population of learning-disabled children from a large metropolitan school district. They were all given a reading test and their errors recorded. They were then trained on the balance beam for one year, and again their error scores on the reading test recorded. The data follows: $$\begin{array} { c c l } \text { Subject \#}& \text {Before } & \text { After } \\1 & 12 & 10 \\2 & 12 & 10 \\ 3 & 2 & 1 \\4 & 6 & 4 \\5 & 6 & 5 \\6 & 7 & 7 \\7 & 10 & 9 \\8 & 9 & 8 \\9 & 11 & 8\end{array}$$
-As a one-tail test, should Ho be rejected? If rejected, state the alpha level.

Comprehend the physiological aspects and functions of the human sensory system.

Acknowledge the philosophical viewpoints on perception, including Kant's and Locke's contributions.

Understand the principles of psychophysics and the relationship between physical stimuli and sensory experiences.

Explain how the human body detects and interprets various stimuli through specific senses.

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Definitions:

Realistic Conflict Theory

A social psychological model that suggests intergroup conflicts, and negative prejudices and stereotypes, arise from competition between groups for limited resources.

Violence

Behavioral actions that involve physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone or something.

Arguments

Reasons or sets of reasons given in support of or against an idea, action, or theory.

Festinger And Carlsmith

Researchers known for their 1959 cognitive dissonance experiment which explored the impact of forced compliance on attitude change.