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Professor Szerzo predicts that using YouTube videos in class will increase learning, decrease learning, or have no effect on learning. Although Professor Szerzo’s prediction will be correct, it is also worthless. As we discussed in class, his prediction violates the principle of [blank].

Alan and Ruth are playing a game called “I’m Thinking of an Animal.” Alan is trying the guess the animal Ruth has picked, and he can only ask “yes” or “no” questions. Alan’s first question is, “Is it a mammal?” When he learns that it is, he asks, “Is it bigger than a dog?” Alan’s approach demonstrates [blank].

Usually, personality tests are an example of [blank].

To study the educational benefits of showing YouTube videos to students in face-to-face classes, an instructor shows YouTube videos in his afternoon class, but not his morning class, and then compares the final exam scores of his classes. In this example, the time of day the class meets is a(n) [blank] variable.

A local community college is developing a nursing assistant program. Which factor should the school include to meet federal guidelines?

A scientific theory is a(n) [blank].

[blank] causes psychology to focus on observable behaviors and biodata.

“The human problem” refers to the idea that [blank].

To study the effects of loud noise on worker productivity, Dr. McDuffee had one group of research participants work in a noisy room and a second group work in a quiet room. Those who worked in the quiet room were in the [blank] group.

To assess whether stress is reduced by meditation, researchers compare people’s level of stress after meditating to those who did not meditate. In this example, people who did not meditate are in the [blank] group.