Weighing the Evidence the Point of the Ms

question 61

Multiple Choice

Weighing the Evidence The point of the Ms.Adams detective story is that we perform statistical tests to determine whether

• A)the experimental hypothesis is true.
• B)the independent variable caused changes in the dependent variable.
• C)the null hypothesis is true.
• D)the independent variable probably caused changes in the dependent variable.

Grasp Edward Thorndike's contributions to the understanding of learning, specifically the Law of Effect and puzzle box experiments.

Understand how operant conditioning works, including the role of reinforcements and the control of behavior through consequences.

Differentiate between various types of responses and stimuli in both forms of conditioning.

Recognize the importance of response outcomes in shaping behavior.

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