Mike Wants to Know How Many Licks It Takes to Get

question 227

Multiple Choice

Mike wants to know how many licks it takes to get to the center of his all-day sucker.He tells his friends that "one full gyration of the tongue around the outer surface of the lollipop" is what constitutes a "lick." In an informal way,Mike is offering a(n) :

• A)measurement instrument to answer his question.
• B)way to eliminate the reactivity sometimes associated with observation.
• C)operational definition for the behavior he wants to measure.
• D)naturalistic observation.

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Definitions:

Schema

A mental structure, stored in memory, that is based on prior knowledge.

Dual Process

A theory describing two distinct systems in the brain that process information: one that is automatic and rapid, and another that is deliberate and slow.

Information Processing

The series of actions or steps taken by the brain to receive, interpret, store, and retrieve information.

Motivated Social Cognitive

Describes a theory focusing on how motivation affects social behavior and cognitive processes.