DrMacMillan Conducts a Study in Which She Gives Some Students

question 15

Multiple Choice

Dr.MacMillan conducts a study in which she gives some students (chosen randomly) logically organized learning material; she gives other students the same material presented in a haphazard, unpredictable sequence.She finds that students with the organized material remember more.This study can best be described as a(n) :

• A)descriptive study.
• B)theoretical study.
• C)experimental study.
• D)correlational study.

Understand the distinction between sociology and social psychology.

Acknowledge the significance of behavior observation and measurement in social psychology studies.

Grasp the importance of experimental design and control in social psychological research.

Understand the importance of internal and external validity in experiments.

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Definitions:

Lexical Awareness

The recognition and understanding of words and their meanings, including their structure and the relationships between them.

Formal Operational Thought

The stage of cognitive development, according to Piaget, characterized by the ability to think logically about abstract propositions and test hypotheses systematically.

Memory Performance

An individual’s ability to recall or recognize previous experiences or information.

American Schoolchildren

American schoolchildren refer to children attending school within the United States, encompassing a diverse range of cultures, backgrounds, and educational experiences.