18 Questions
What is one of the earliest ways of classifying drugs mentioned in the text?
By whether they increase or decrease arousal
In experimental research design, what is a stable baseline used for?
To observe changes in behavior
What type of research design involves measuring behavior in nonhumans?
Nonexperimental research
What is an example of unconditioned behavior mentioned in the text?
Spontaneous motor activity
Who is associated with conditioned effects in classical conditioning?
Pavlov
What type of conditioning involves behaviors that appear voluntary and reinforcing?
Operant conditioning
What is a common control measure used to avoid experimenter bias?
Double-blind procedure
'Uppers' and 'downers' are terms used to classify drugs based on their effect on:
Arousal
In the context of research design, what is the purpose of a Progressive Ratio?
To determine the reinforcing properties of drugs
What is the main focus of a Conditioned Place Preference experiment?
Evaluating the reinforcing properties of drugs
What is the primary function of Avoidance-Escape Task in research design?
To reduce avoidance behavior
What does the study of Stimulus Properties of Drugs focus on?
Assessing similarity of effects of different drugs
What does a Progressive Ratio test measure in an organism?
Breaking point where the organism will stop responding
Which type of memory is typically assessed using an N-back test?
Short-term memory
What is the primary focus of Cognitive Performance assessment using the Digit Symbol Substitution Test?
Cognitive processing speed
What does an Anti-anxiety drug primarily reduce in an Avoidance-Escape Task scenario?
Avoidance behavior
What is the primary purpose of a Conditioned Place Preference experiment?
To evaluate the reinforcing properties of drugs
What is the main goal of a Breaking Point assessment in research design?
To determine reinforcing properties of drugs
Test your knowledge on research design in psychology focusing on drug classification based on arousal levels and experimental design techniques. Topics include stimulants, depressants, true experiments, independent and dependent variables, within-subject design, and between-subject design.
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