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A Common Mistake Made by the Media, the General Public

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A common mistake made by the media, the general public, and some researchers, is to think that a link between two variables in any study implies that one variable causes the other.Explain what is wrong with this automatic conclusion.


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Heart Rate Acceleration

An increase in the speed of heartbeats per minute, which can occur due to exercise, stress, excitement, or medical conditions.

Amphetamine

A potent central nervous system stimulant, used medicinally and recreationally, which can enhance alertness and energy.

Unconditioned Stimulus

A stimulus that naturally and automatically triggers a response without prior conditioning in classical conditioning paradigms.

Conditioned Response

A learned response to a previously neutral stimulus that has been repeatedly presented along with an unconditioned stimulus.

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