Psychology Final Fall

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What is the independent variable in an experiment testing the effect of sunlight on plant growth?

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The amount of sunlight received.

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What is confounding in research?

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It occurs when two variables are associated in such a way that it is not possible to distinguish between their effects on the response variable.

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What does conservation mean in psychology?

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It refers to the understanding that quantity remains the same regardless of the shape or arrangement.

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What role do cliques play during adolescence?

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They help teenagers establish social norms and identity.

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What are hormones?

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Chemicals that travel in the blood and cause changes in different parts of the body.

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What is the dependent variable in an experiment?

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The variable that is measured or observed in response to changes in the independent variable.

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Define abstract thinking.

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The ability to think about concepts and ideas that are not physically present.

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What is egocentrism in psychology?

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The inability to differentiate between one's own perspective and that of others.

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What is the significance of the control group in an experiment?

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It serves as a baseline to compare the effects of the independent variable.

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What is the purpose of a hypothesis in research?

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To provide a testable prediction about the relationship between variables.