Study Results Are Reliable When They

question 56

Multiple Choice

Study results are reliable when they:

• A)are accurate
• B)are consistent across different groups of individuals (e.g., males and females) within a study sample
• C)can be replicated
• D)generalize beyond the study sample
• E)lead to new research questions

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Definitions:

Cognition

Mental activity involved in understanding, processing, and communicating information.

Retroactive Interference

The phenomenon where newly learned information interferes with the recall of information learned previously.

Older Learning

refers to the process of learning that occurs later in life, emphasizing the capability of the adult brain to acquire and retain new information and skills.

Semantic Memory

A type of long-term memory involving the storage of factual information, concepts, and meanings.