The Purpose of a Control Group in an Experiment Is

question 21

Multiple Choice

The purpose of a control group in an experiment is

• A) to prove the hypothesis.
• B) for comparison to the other test groups.
• C) for comparison to the results of other experiments.
• D) to prove the prediction.
• E) to control the dependent variable. A control group is used as a baseline comparison group for the test groups.

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Definitions:

Higher-order Conditioning

A conditioning process in which a stimulus that's already associated with a reflex becomes associated with a new, neutral stimulus.

Dishabituation

A process in which a previously habituated response reoccurs, typically after the presentation of a novel stimulus.

Sensitization

An increased reaction to a stimulus following repeated exposures, leading to a heightened response.

Habituation

The process where an organism becomes less responsive to a stimulus after repeated exposure.