Our Human Information-Processing System Relies on Schema, Which Are Based

question 150

Multiple Choice

Our human information-processing system relies on schema, which are based on _____

• A)averages of what information we have about a topic.
• B)the median of what information we have about a topic.
• C)the mode of what information we have about a topic.
• D)a logical assessment of what information we have about a topic.

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Definitions:

Confounding Variable

An outside influence that changes the effect of a dependent and independent variable on each other, potentially skewing the results of a study.

Factor Being Studied

The specific element or variable that is being investigated or examined in research or experiments.

Influence Study's Results

Factors or variables that can affect the outcome or findings of a research study.

Randomly Assign Participants

A method used in experiments where individuals are assigned to groups in a way that each participant has an equal chance of being placed in any group, reducing bias and variability.