Jason is participating in a psychology experiment where the researcher is timing how long it takes him to memorize a list of vocabulary words. This study appears to make use of the __________ technique.
a. reaction time
b. learning-time
c. visual cliff
d. one-trial
Question 2
Alfonzo allowed Frank to borrow his car for the purposes of running a short errand on
the other side of town. Frank informed Alfonzo that he will have his car back to him
before Alfonzo has to leave in order to get to work on time.
Ten minutes before Alfonzo
is scheduled to work, Frank has not yet returned with the car. Alfonzo begins to feel
frustrated by the lack of consideration, as displayed by his friend Frank. Of the following
methods listed below, which method fails to operationally define the concept of
frustration as experienced by Alfonzo in the previous scenario?
A) Alfonzo's blood pressure is taken to measure frustration
B) Alfonzo calls to inform his boss that he will be late because of his friend Frank
C) Alfonzo fills out a validated questionnaire, which assesses frustration
D) Alfonzo's activation of adrenaline is assessed, using an f MRI technique
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