For Which of the Following Situations Would a Within?subjects Design

question 67

Multiple Choice

For which of the following situations would a within?subjects design be the more appropriate design?

• A) we want to know whether training rats to learn one maze will aid learning a second, different maze
• B) we want to know whether rats prefer a solution sweetened with sugar more than a solution sweetened with saccharin
• C) we want to know whether a particular brain lesion will affect a rat's preference for a sweet solution
• D) we want to know whether ingesting alcohol will increase rats' preference for an alcoholic drink over a non-alcoholic drink

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Definitions:

Theory Perseverance

The phenomenon where individuals maintain their beliefs even in the face of contradictory evidence, often due to the initial formation of a strong impression or belief.

Social Conformity

The act of adjusting one's behaviors, attitudes, or beliefs to align with group norms, often to fit into a society or group.

False Uniqueness

The erroneous belief that one's abilities, thoughts, or characteristics are more unique or exceptional than they actually are, often underestimating commonality with others.

External Attribution

The process of assigning the cause of one's own or others' behaviors to external factors or circumstances beyond the individual's control.