In a Series of Laboratory Experiments,psychologists Harry and Margaret Harlow

question 18

Multiple Choice

In a series of laboratory experiments,psychologists Harry and Margaret Harlow attempted to:

• A)demonstrate the effects of social isolation on nonhuman primates raised without contact with others of their own species
• B)demonstrate that human development occurs in three states that reflect different levels of the personality
• C)demonstrate how conflicts that coincide with major changes in a person's social environment can be resolved in a positive manner
• D)demonstrate that cognitive development occurs in stages and children's activities are governed by their perception of the world around them

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Definitions:

Scientific Test

A methodically organized procedure in science aimed at discovering, demonstrating, or testing a hypothesis or theory.

Demand Characteristics

Cues in an experimental environment that suggest to participants what behavior is expected, desired, or appropriate, potentially influencing their responses.

Experimenter Cues

Unintentional signals or behaviors from a researcher that can influence the responses or actions of participants in a study.

Random Assignment

The process of allocating subjects randomly to experimental and control groups in a study to ensure that each participant has an equal chance of being assigned to any group, thus reducing bias.