The Interactive Testing Effect Cannot Occur with the Post-Test-Only Control

question 3

Multiple Choice

The interactive testing effect cannot occur with the post-test-only control group experimental design,because

• A) both the control and treatment group are measured after the treatment
• B) there is no pre-test in the design
• C) the testing units are randomly assigned to the treatment groups
• D) the control group and treatment group do not interact

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Definitions:

Classical Conditioning

A learning process that occurs when two stimuli are repeatedly paired; a response which is at first elicited by the second stimulus is eventually elicited by the first stimulus alone.

Instrumental Conditioning

A learning process in which behavior is modified by the consequences of the behavior, through reinforcement or punishment.

CR and US

denote Conditioned Response and Unconditioned Stimulus respectively; terms used in classical conditioning to describe learned responses and natural triggers.

Training

The process of teaching or learning specific skills or behaviors, often aimed at improving performance in professional or physical activities.