If We Tell a Schizophrenic Patient That Both Julie and Stephanie

question 86

Multiple Choice

If we tell a schizophrenic patient that both Julie and Stephanie like apples more than oranges,and Julie also likes carrots more than peppers,what would the patient have the MOST trouble with?

• A)remembering that Julie prefers apples.
• B)remembering that Julie prefers carrots.
• C)inferring that Stephanie prefers carrots.
• D)inferring that Stephanie prefers peppers.

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Definitions:

Confounded

Confusion or a mix-up, especially in experimental results, caused by unexpected variables affecting the outcome.

Experimenter Bias

A form of bias introduced by the expectations or beliefs of the experimenter affecting the outcomes of an experiment.

Flinch

A quick, involuntary movement or draw back, often from fear or pain.

Random Assignment

The process of allocating individuals randomly to groups in an experimental study to ensure that each group is similar at the start of the study, reducing bias and increasing the validity of the results.