A Psychologist Is Interested to Know Which of Two Sorting

question 58

Multiple Choice

A psychologist is interested to know which of two sorting techniques leads to better memory performance in 6-year-olds.Each participant first sorts a set of pictures any way he or she would like.Recall is then tested.After this,each participant is required to sort an equivalent set of pictures into five predetermined categories.Recall for the items in this test is then tested.What procedure does this study represent?

• A) Independent groups
• B) Repeated measures
• C) Simple random assignment
• D) Combined assignment

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Definitions:

Representational Processes

The cognitive mechanisms by which people perceive, interpret, and mentally organize their surroundings.

Imitative Processes

The psychological mechanisms through which individuals replicate or mimic the behaviors, actions, or attitudes of others, often as a form of social learning.

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Representations of violent acts in media sources, such as TV, movies, video games, and the internet, which are a subject of concern regarding their potential influence on real-life aggressive behavior.

Risky Behavior

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