Random Assignment Is

question 193

Multiple Choice

Random assignment is

• A) a means of deciding which participants will be in the experimental group.
• B) a means of eliminating the effects of independent variables.
• C) the procedure administered to the control group while the experimental group is receiving the treatment.
• D) a means of keeping the dependent variable constant for all groups.

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Definitions:

Schedule-induced Polydipsia

An excessive drinking behavior induced by a fixed time schedule of reinforcement, not directly related to thirst.

Superstitious Behavior

A “ritualistic” stereotyped pattern of behavior exhibited during the interval between reinforcements.

Pigeons

Birds often used in research studies to study behavior, learning, and conditioning, due to their ability to learn tasks and remember visual patterns.

Staddon And Simmelhag

Refers to researchers in the field of behavioral psychology, noteworthy for their work on operant conditioning and theoretical contributions, although specific details about their collaboration may vary.