As the Number of Components in a System Connected in a Series

question 109

Multiple Choice

As the number of components in a system connected in a series decreases,all other things being equal,the reliability of the system usually:

• A)increases.
• B)stays the same.
• C)decreases.
• D)increases,then decreases.
• E)decreases,then increases.

Identify the steps involved in conducting scientific psychological research.

Understand the importance of empirical evidence in psychological research.

Recognize the potential for bias in research methods and understand strategies for reducing it.

Understand the limitations and applications of different research methods in psychology.

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Definitions:

High-pitched Voice

A voice that has a high frequency, often perceived as shrill or squeaky.

Broca's Area

An area situated in the dominant hemisphere's frontal lobe, associated with the production of speech.

Wernicke's Area

A region of the brain associated with the comprehension of language, located in the posterior section of the superior temporal gyrus in the dominant hemisphere.

Language Comprehension

The ability to understand spoken, written, or signed language.