The Conditions That a Researcher Wishes to Prevent from Affecting

question 263

Multiple Choice

The conditions that a researcher wishes to prevent from affecting the outcome of the experiment are the __________variables.

• A)independent
• B)dependent
• C)extraneous
• D)control

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Definitions:

Proactive Interference

A phenomenon where old memories hinder the recall of new information.

Recognition

The cognitive process of identifying a familiar stimulus from among a variety of unfamiliar ones.

Recall

The process of retrieving information stored in the memory without the aid of cues.

Reconstruction

The process of assembling or rebuilding mental representations based on memory, influences, and expectations.