A Biopsychologist Is Interested in Studying the Effects of Marijuana

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A biopsychologist is interested in studying the effects of marijuana on cognitive skills by studying a group of 7 rats.He puts each rat in a maze and measures the time it takes the rat (in minutes) to find the cheese at the end of the maze.He then puts a mask on the rat and has it inhale marijuana smoke for 5 seconds.He then puts the rat back in the maze,and records its time to reach the cheese.Twenty minutes later he puts the rat back in the maze to test for lasting effects of the drug.The tables below summarize the data and part of the data analysis:

This study represents a _____-subjects design.

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Definitions:

Behaviorism

A school of thought that emphasizes the role of environmental forces in producing behavior.

Environment Influence

The effect of surroundings, upbringing, and external conditions on an individual's development, behavior, and genetics.

Cognitive Psychologist

A professional who studies mental processes such as perception, memory, problem-solving, and decision-making.

Mental Functions

The various operations of the mind, including perception, reasoning, thinking, and processing emotions.