Three Brands of Running Shoes Are Each Tested by 10

question 116

True/False

Three brands of running shoes are each tested by 10 different runners. The amount of wear on the sole of the shoes is then measured. The objective is to determine if there is any difference among the three brands of shoes based on how long the soles last. This means that there is one factor with 10 levels and 3 blocks.

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Definitions:

Generalization

The process in which a response is elicited by stimuli that are similar to the original conditioned stimulus in classical conditioning.

Flooding

Flooding is a psychological treatment method where an individual is exposed to a large amount of their fear object or context until the fear diminishes.

Systematic Desensitization

A behavioral therapy technique used to reduce phobic responses and anxiety through gradual exposure to the feared stimulus while practicing relaxation techniques.

Extinction

In psychology, the gradual weakening and disappearance of a conditioned response when the conditioned stimulus is no longer paired with the unconditioned stimulus.