In an Experiment to Find Out If Taking Vitamin C

question 29

True/False

In an experiment to find out if taking Vitamin C decreases the number of colds one has during the winter, the number of colds participants got would be the independent variable.

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Definitions:

Conditioned Stimulus

An initially neutral stimulus that, after being associated with an unconditioned stimulus, elicits a conditioned response.

Unconditioned Stimulus

A stimulus that naturally triggers a reflexive response without any prior learning in classical conditioning.

Little Albert

Little Albert was the subject of an experiment by John B. Watson, demonstrating that classical conditioning could induce a fear response in humans.

Psychologists

Professionals in the field of psychology who study mental processes and behavior in humans and animals, often providing mental health care and counseling.