Science skills, Psychological Development

The variable that the researcher manipulates is known as the __.

Independent variable

The variable that the researcher measures in an investigation is called the __.

Dependent variable

The wider group of people that the researcher is interested in is referred to as the __.

Population

Participants selected from the population who participate in the investigation are known as the __.

Sample

__ sampling selects participants from the population so that each member has an equal chance of being selected.

Random

In __ sampling, the population is divided into subgroups and participants are randomly selected from each subgroup.

Stratified

The __ design involves all participants in the sample completing both the experimental and control conditions.

Within subjects

In a __ subjects design, participants are randomly allocated to either the control or experimental conditions.

Between

__ data refers to information that can be counted or measured and is expressed as numbers.

Quantitative

__ data is descriptive information that cannot be counted or measured numerically.

Qualitative

An ethical principle involving the commitment to maximizing benefits and minimizing risks is called __.

Beneficence

The idea that every human has a unique nervous system with a different combination of abilities and needs is known as __.

Neurodiversity

The relative permanent strengthening of synaptic connections is called __.

Long-term Potentiation

The technique that shows brain activity by measuring oxygen consumption is known as __.

fMRI

A __ is a surgical removal or destruction of tissue in the brain.

Ablation

The ability of neural networks in the brain to change as a result of experience is referred to as __.

Neuroplasticity

The belief that inanimate objects have feelings and intentions is called __.

Animism

Insecure resistant attachment involves a child who is highly distressed when the caregiver leaves, and is __ upon their return.

not comforted