The Goal of the Classical Experiment Is for the Researcher

question 52

Multiple Choice

The goal of the classical experiment is for the researcher to:

• A) have control over the dependent variable
• B) have control over the independent variable
• C) measure the effect the dependent variable has upon the independent variable
• D) make sure the subjects in the control group get the independent variable and those in the experimental group do not

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Definitions:

Sympathetic Nerve

A component of the autonomic nervous system that readies the body for activities associated with stress.

Carotid Baroreceptors

Pressure-sensitive sensory receptors located in the carotid arteries that help regulate blood pressure by detecting changes in arterial pressure.

Decrease in Blood Pressure

A reduction in the force exerted by circulating blood upon the walls of blood vessels.

Vagus Nerve

The tenth cranial nerve that innervates many organs, including the heart, lungs, and digestive tract, playing a critical role in the parasympathetic nervous system.