Indicate Which of the Following Is True Related to Presentation

question 9

Multiple Choice

Indicate which of the following is true related to presentation of a research study.

• A) It may be assumed that the readers will arrive at the same conclusions as the writer.
• B) Using the hypothesis as the framework around which to organize the presentation and analysis of data is a useful strategy.
• C) Personal anecdotes, humorous asides, etc., should be used whenever possible to enliven a research report.
• D) It should be assumed by researchers that readers will deduce the implications of the results themselves.

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Definitions:

Conditioned Stimulus

A previously neutral stimulus that, after association with an unconditioned stimulus, elicits a conditioned response.

Behaviorist Perspective

A theory in psychology that focuses on observable behaviors rather than on internal mental processes, emphasizing the role of environment and experience in shaping behavior.

Neutral Stimulus

A stimulus that initially produces no specific response other than focusing attention, until it is associated with an unconditioned stimulus.

Unconditioned Stimulus

In classical conditioning, a stimulus that unconditionally—naturally and automatically—triggers a response without any learning needed.