When Leanne Heard About Experimental Evidence That Drinking Orange Juice

question 87

Multiple Choice

When Leanne heard about experimental evidence that drinking orange juice triggers hyperactivity in children, she questioned whether the tested children had been randomly assigned to experimental conditions. Leanne's reaction best illustrates

• A) the placebo effect.
• B) hindsight bias.
• C) critical thinking.
• D) overconfidence.

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Definitions:

External Variable

A factor outside the control of individuals that can affect their actions, outcomes, or a study's results, often considered in research to ensure validity.

Self-control

The ability to regulate one's emotions, thoughts, and behavior in the face of temptations and impulses.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral principle where the removal of an unpleasant stimulus following a behavior increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated in the future.

Intermittent Reinforcement

A conditioning schedule where a response is only sometimes rewarded, leading to more persistent behavior than continuous reinforcement.