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Which of the following research designs is most suitable for investigating the relationship between learning ability and alcohol consumption?

Experimental Design
Survey Research Design
Correlational Design (correct)
Comparative Design

What is a fundamental flaw in correlational research design?

It requires a large sample size
It is only used for experimental studies
It is too time-consuming
It does not establish causation (correct)

Which of the following is NOT a potential topic for a cognitive science-related experiment?

The impact of breast-feeding on IQ
The development of a new AI product (correct)
The effect of TV watching on obesity
The relationship between learning ability and sleep patterns

What is the main difference between correlational and experimental design?

The level of manipulation of variables (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of experimental design in cognitive science?

To identify the cause-and-effect relationship between variables (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following cognitive scientists is credited with the concept of cognitive mapping, which involves learning without reinforcement?

Edward Tolman (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Chomsky's transformational grammar?

The analysis of underlying structures of language (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following research designs involves manipulating an independent variable to measure its effect on a dependent variable?

Experimental design (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of informed consent in psychological research?

To protect participants from potential harm or risk (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following models of attention is associated with Donald Broadbent?

The filter model (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the SQ3R technique for efficient reading?

To enhance comprehension and recall (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key consideration when designing a class project involving human participants?

Avoiding sensitive or risky topics that may cause discomfort (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of using a within-subjects design in an experiment?

It increases the chances of finding a significant difference between groups (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of counterbalancing in a within-subjects experiment?

To control for the order of presentation of the conditions (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key consideration when conducting a within-subjects experiment with a small number of participants?

Counterbalancing the order of presentation of the conditions (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between a within-subjects and a between-subjects design?

The number of conditions presented to each participant (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which historical shift significantly influenced the study of cognitive science by emphasizing neural activity?

The development of new technologies for studying neural activity in the 1970s and 1980s (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which discipline contributes to cognitive science by exploring how mental processes can be simulated and modeled in computers?

Computer Science (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of dependent variables in an experimental research design?

They are the outcomes measured to see the effect of manipulations. (B) Signup and view all the answers