Audrey Examines Students' Learning of Science Principles from Interactive Games

question 19

Multiple Choice

Audrey examines students' learning of science principles from interactive games. She randomly assigns the fifth grade students in her study to a control condition with no play time, a timed play condition, or an unlimited time play condition. She also groups her students into either high or low ability groups. She measures her students with a knowledge pretest, a post-test, and a delayed post-test. Which of the following is an independent variable in Audrey's study?

• A) Ability
• B) Fifth grade
• C) Post-test exam
• D) Science principles

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Definitions:

Skinner

Refers to B.F. Skinner, a renowned psychologist best known for his work in behaviorism and the development of the theory of operant conditioning.

Conditioned Stimuli

A previously neutral stimulus that, after becoming associated with an unconditioned stimulus, elicits a conditioned response.

Latent Learning

The subconscious retention of information without immediate or apparent reinforcement or application, which can later be demonstrated when needed.

Absence of Reinforcement

A condition in which a behavior is not followed by a reinforcing stimulus, potentially leading to the reduction or cessation of the behavior.