When Experiments Are Conducted Outside of the Laboratory, in Real-World

question 120

Multiple Choice

When experiments are conducted outside of the laboratory, in real-world settings, they are called ____.

• A)correlational studies
• B)field experiments
• C)quasi-experiments
• D)deception studies

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Definitions:

Semantic Priming

The process by which a preceding stimulus influences the response to a later stimulus, based on meaning.

Availability Heuristic

A mental shortcut that relies on immediate examples that come to mind when evaluating a specific topic, concept, method, or decision.

Prototypes

The most typical or best example of a particular category or concept, used in cognitive psychology to explain how people categorize information.

Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

A neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by problems with focus, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness.