The Correlated Groups T Test Is Typically Used to Analyze

question 57

Multiple Choice

The correlated groups t test is typically used to analyze the relationship between two variables when:

• A)the independent variable is quantitative in nature and is measured on a level that at least approximates interval characteristics
• B)the independent variable is within-subjects in nature
• C)the independent variable has two and only two levels
• D)all of these

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Definitions:

Behavioral Contrast Effect

A phenomenon observed in conditioning where the response to a conditioned stimulus changes when an alternative stimulus is presented with different reinforcement conditions.

Extinction

In behavioral psychology, the process whereby a conditioned response decreases in frequency and eventually disappears as a result of the conditioned stimulus being presented without reinforcement.

Reinforcer

Any stimulus that strengthens or increases the likelihood of a behavior by its occurrence.

Contingency Management

A behavioral therapy technique that modifies behavior by changing the consequences that are contingent upon that behavior.