The Joint Effect on the DV of More Than One

question 1

Multiple Choice

The joint effect on the DV of more than one IV is called a(n)

• A) interaction.
• B) main effect.
• C) one-way effect.
• D) correlated-groups effect.

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Definitions:

Stimulus

Anything that can elicit a physical or behavioral response in an organism.

Weber's Law

A principle in psychology that states the smallest noticeable difference in stimulus intensity is proportional to the intensity of the original stimulus, making it a relative measure rather than an absolute one.

Discernible

Easily recognized or distinguishable; capable of being seen or understood through observation or clear evidence.

Weber's Law

A principle stating that the change in a stimulus that will be just noticeable is a constant ratio of the original stimulus.