When a Researcher Manipulates a Variable to See What Effect

question 46

Multiple Choice

When a researcher manipulates a variable to see what effect the manipulation has on another variable,the research design is a(n)

• A) correlational study.
• B) experiment.
• C) observational study.
• D) case study.

Recognize the distinction between implicit and explicit memory.

Explore the impact of external factors (e.g., mood, environmental cues) on memory encoding and recall.

Understand the concept and examples of source amnesia.

Explain the misinformation effect and how memory construction can lead to inaccuracies.

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Definitions:

Mental Age

Mental age is a measure of an individual's mental aptitude based on their performance on a standardized test, compared to the average performance of others in their age group.

Intelligence Quotient

is a measure of a person's cognitive abilities in relation to others, typically assessed through standardized tests that evaluate various aspects of intelligence.

Chronological Age

The actual age of an individual measured in years from the date of birth.

Mental Set

A frame of mind involving an established way of thinking, which can sometimes inhibit the ability to solve new problems.