Experiment
Definition
A research method where researchers manipulate variables to determine cause-and-effect relationships between them.
Analogy
An experiment is like a chemistry lab. Researchers mix different chemicals (manipulate variables) to see how they react with each other and determine cause-and-effect relationships.
Related terms
Dependent Variable: The variable being measured or observed in an experiment.
Random Assignment: Assigning participants to different groups in an experiment randomly, reducing bias.
Experimental Group: The group in an experiment that receives the experimental treatment.
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Practice Questions (20+)
How could you design an experiment investigating how music impacts cognitive performance?
Which of these best describes how psychologists utilize control groups in an experiment?
In conducting an experiment, why would failure to debrief participants afterwards be considered unethical?
Why is obtaining informed consent from participants before conducting an experiment crucial for ethical psychological practice?
How would you design an experiment to explore how physical activity impacts cognitive function during aging?
What experiment would best explore if color perception can be influenced by cultural experiences?
Which experiment would help determine if listening to classical music improves mathematical problem-solving skills?
How might psychologists conduct an experiment to determine if exposure to nature improves concentration?
Which ethical principle ensures that psychologists do not harm their subjects physically or psychologically during an experiment?
What is the ethical guideline that allows researchers to purposely mislead participants about the true nature of an experiment?
According to ethical guidelines, what must researchers obtain before conducting an experiment involving humans?
Why do researchers debrief their subjects following an experiment?
Which experiment would best demonstrate the interaction between stress hormones and memory?
Which ethical guideline is crucial while conducting an experiment on children's neural responses to stress?
What novel experiment could be devised to investigate the impact of neurotransmitter imbalance on the development of anxiety disorders?
How might one design a novel experiment to investigate the role of glial cells in neural network formation?
What unique experiment could be proposed to explore how action potentials vary under different physiological conditions?
Which experiment would best demonstrate how neurotransmitter function affects behavior?
Which experiment could provide insight into the hypothalamus's role in regulating hunger?
What experiment could effectively study the impact of dopamine on reward-driven behavior?
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