In Several Studies,participants Were Given a List of Related Words

question 30

Multiple Choice

In several studies,participants were given a list of related words to learn,such as DREAM,AWAKE,REST,TIRED.When later asked if they recognized the "theme" word (e.g. ,SLEEP) ,which had never been presented,it was found that they:

• A)often falsely recognized the theme word.
• B)usually correctly rejected the theme word.
• C)falsely recognized the theme word but failed to recognize the studied words.
• D)falsely recognized novel,unrelated words.

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Definitions:

Convergent Validation

A method of establishing the validity of a psychological test by correlating its results with other established measures of the same construct.

Moderator Variables

Variables that affect the strength of the relation between the independent and dependent variables in statistical models.

Constructivist Accuracy

The degree to which an individual's understanding or perception of the social world is accurately constructed or formed.

Intellectual Expectancies

Beliefs or predictions about one's own capacity for learning, understanding, and intellectual growth.