In a Study That Is Described in the Textbook,participants Had

question 23

Multiple Choice

In a study that is described in the textbook,participants had to decide whether rotated letters were normal or mirror images of themselves.What did an analysis of participant reaction times indicate?

• A)decision times were proportional to the degree to which each letter had to be mentally rotated.
• B)females had faster response times than males.
• C)the task proved impossible for most participants to perform.
• D)there was little relationship between the degree to which each letter had to be mentally rotated and reaction times.

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Definitions:

Amniotic Sac

A fluid-filled sac that surrounds and protects the embryo and fetus in the uterus during pregnancy.

Zygote

The first cell created through the fusion of an egg cell and a sperm cell, signifying the start of a new organism's growth.

Placenta

An organ that develops in the uterus during pregnancy, providing oxygen and nutrients to the growing fetus while removing waste products through the umbilical cord.

Primitive Duct Structures

Initial embryonic tubes which will later develop into various organs and systems in the body.