In a study of verbal learning, subjects are given a list of nouns to recall. When they recall the list later, they reorganize it so that nouns for related items (e.g., dog and cat) are reported together.
Which of the following statements describes the implication of such a finding for cognitive psychology?
a) It suggests that an internal, cognitive process is occurring
b) It suggests support for a data driven process of learning.
c) It suggests processes that need to be controlled in verbal learning research.
d) It suggests that rehearsal is important for verbal learning.
Question 2
You have selected a research topic, chosen two levels of the independent variable, recruited participants, and matched them regarding sex. Your next step of a correlated samples design experiment is to
a) collect data
b) conduct a dependent t test.
c) conduct an independent t test.
d) choose the number of independent variables.
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