- the Study by Xue Et Al

question 8

Multiple Choice

- The study by Xue et al., 2010, compared the study-phase retrieval hypothesis with the encoding variability hypothesis. The data:

• A)Overwhelmingly supported the encoding variability hypothesis
• B)Overwhelmingly supported the study-phase retrieval hypothesis
• C)Contrary to their predictions, overwhelmingly supported the deficient processing hypothesis
• D)Did not support either of them
• E)Led the authors to discover the testing effect

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Definitions:

Milgram Experiment

A landmark psychological study on obedience, demonstrating that people are willing to obey authority figures even when asked to perform actions conflicting with their personal conscience.

Dependent Variable

Variable in an experiment that represents the measurable response or behavior of the subjects in the experiment.

Intensity of Shock

In experimental contexts, this refers to the strength or level of an electric shock administered, often used in research studying learning and behavior.

Group Conformity

The tendency of individuals to adjust their attitudes, opinions, or behaviors to align with the norms of a particular group or society.