Compared to a More Standard Experimental Design Which Would Assign

question 30

Multiple Choice

Compared to a more standard experimental design which would assign observations to a control group or to a treatment group, a synthetic cohort analysis

• A) only has a treatment group.
• B) only has a control group.
• C) assigns observations to the control or treatment group based on certain demographics such as location or race.
• D) finds other populations that "mirror" the treatment group in many ways in order to argue that these other populations can serve as a valid control group.
• E) uses a sophisticated algorithm to estimate data for observations in the control group.

Identify techniques and controversies in the recovery of lost memories.

Understand the concept of infantile amnesia and its implications.

Describe the mechanism of long-term potentiation as it relates to memory.

Explain the impact of certain medical conditions on memory, such as amnesia and dementia.

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Definitions:

Deductive Reasoning

A method of deduction where a final judgment comes from the consistency of numerous assumed-to-be-true premises.

Inductive Reasoning

A method of reasoning in which specific observations or data are analyzed to form a general conclusion or principle.

Formal Operational

The stage of cognitive development, as per Jean Piaget's theory, starting from about age 12 during which people begin to think logically about abstract concepts.

Cognitive Development

The study of how thinking, problem solving, and intelligence change and mature throughout life, especially during childhood.