Tina Is Taking Part in an Experiment, and Is Assigned

question 129

Multiple Choice

Tina is taking part in an experiment, and is assigned to the group that receives the independent variable. Tina is in the __________ group.

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

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Definitions:

Sensitization

An increased reactivity to all environmental events following exposure to an intense stimulus.

Behavioral Contrast

A phenomenon in which a change in the reinforcement conditions of one behavior leads to an opposite change in the rate of another behavior.

Opponent Process

A theory suggesting that emotions are regulated by mechanisms that operate in opposing pairs.

Behavioral Contrast

The phenomenon where the rate of responding to one stimulus changes as a result of a change in reinforcement provided for responding to another stimulus.