In a Study of the Effects of Marijuana on a Learning

question 15

Multiple Choice

In a study of the effects of marijuana on a learning task, participants are asked to smoke a "cigarette" before learning how to complete a task. Some participants smoke regular cigarettes while others smoke cigarettes injected with THC (the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana) . The type of cigarette smoked is called the ________ variable.

• A) dependent
• B) independent
• C) control
• D) experimental

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Definitions:

Cognitive-Behaviorist

Refers to a psychological approach that combines cognitive and behavioral therapies to treat psychological disorders, focusing on modifying dysfunctional emotions, behaviors, and thoughts.

Growth Needs

Psychological requirements for personal development and self-actualization.

Being Needs

Fundamental aspects of human motivation related to growth, fulfillment, and realization of one’s potential, beyond just survival needs.

Deficit Needs

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