In an Experimental Study of the Effects of Practice on Reaction

question 40

Multiple Choice

In an experimental study of the effects of practice on reaction time,practice would be the

• A)control group.
• B)independent variable.
• C)experimental group.
• D)dependent variable.

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Definitions:

Symbolic Thought

The ability to use symbols, words, or objects to represent something that is not physically present, foundational for language and imaginative play.

Cognitive Competence

The ability to think, understand, learn, and apply knowledge effectively.

Rudimentary Knowledge

Basic or elementary understanding of a subject or skill, often the foundation for further learning.

Object Permanence

is the understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be observed, a concept typically developed during infancy.