A Researcher Carries Out a Study of Memory Strategies

question 13

Multiple Choice

A researcher carries out a study of memory strategies. She has all participants receive all three strategy conditions. First they get strategy A, then they get strategy B, and then they receive strategy C. She notices that there is a steady increase in performance as the students move from A to C. She is concerned because although it might be that strategy C is better than strategy A, it is also possible that the participants might just improve because of familiarity with the task of memorizing lists. Her concern reflects the potential of:

• A) Order effects
• B) Random assignment
• C) Carryover effects
• D) Random sequencing effect

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Definitions:

Interval Schedule

A reinforcement schedule in which rewards are given after a variable or fixed interval of time has passed.

Time Elapsed

The total amount of time that has passed from the beginning of an event to a specific point in time.

Hours Worked

Hours worked refers to the total number of hours spent by an individual in performing their job duties during a specified period.

Effort Made

The amount of physical or mental energy expended towards accomplishing a task or goal.