Question 1
In addition to describing and explaining mental processes and behavior, psychology also attempts to ________ these phenomena.
◦ predict and control
◦ analyze and manipulate
◦ categorize and organize
◦ synthesize and regulate
Question 2
In order to increase typing speed, Minisoft has redesigned its keyboard and provided a chime that is related to typing speed. The company wants to know if its innovations affect typing speed. Identify the independent and dependent variables in this proposed study.
◦ The dependent variable is the chime; the independent variables are the chime and typing speed.
◦ The dependent variable is speed of typing; the independent variables are the keyboard design and the chime.
◦ The dependent variable is keyboard design; the independent variables are the speed of typing and the
chime.
◦ The dependent variable is the number of errors made; the independent variables are the chime and the speed of typing.