The First Experiments in Cognitive Psychology Were Based on the Idea

question 24

Multiple Choice

The first experiments in cognitive psychology were based on the idea that mental responses can be

• A) measured directly.
• B) inferred from the participant's behavior.
• C) measured by comparing the presentation of the stimulus and the participant's response.
• D) measured by comparing responses among different participants.

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