You See an Advertisement for a Method of Learning a Foreign

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Multiple Choice

You see an advertisement for a method of learning a foreign language that seems simple-just put on a tape and fall asleep. The accompanying description cites proof that people can learn while asleep. Being a good psychological detective, what question would you ask about the offered proof?

• A) Did the individuals actually dream about the foreign language?
• B) What did the EEG indicate about the participants' level of sleep?
• C) Did the researchers use only long sleepers who would spend more time with the tapes?
• D) Were study breaks included in the tape to provide greater comprehension of the material?

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