The Best Way to Deal with the Potential Problem of Experimental

question 129

True/False

The best way to deal with the potential problem of experimental bias is to use a double-blind study.

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Definitions:

Law of Effect

A principle in psychology which states that actions which produce rewards are likely to be repeated, while actions that produce discomfort are less likely to be repeated.

Serial Position Effect

A phenomenon in memory that suggests people tend to recall the first and last items in a series best, and the middle items worst.

Primacy Effect

The tendency to remember information at the beginning of a list better than information in the middle or end.

Recency Effect

The tendency to better remember information that is encountered last in a series.