Which of the Following Is NOT a Strength of the Experiment

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a strength of the experiment as a research method?

• A)Cause-and-effect relationships can be established.
• B)Experimental conditions usually seem realistic to subjects.
• C)Experiments can usually be replicated if the findings are valid.
• D)Variables can be analyzed carefully because of the degree of control over them.

Recognize the role of punishment in shaping behavior.

Understand the concepts of positive reinforcement and negative reinforcement.

Distinguish between operant conditioning and other learning theories.

Relate the effects of partial and continuous reinforcement on behavior.

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