A researcher is interested in how the scores that children receive on a spelling test are affected by the amount of food that they eat for lunch. The independent variable is

a. the age of the children. c. the words on the spelling test.
b. the scores on the spelling test. d. the amount of food eaten for lunch.

d

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A. Echoic memory B. Information persistence C. Stimulus persistence D. Iconic memory

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Evidence suggests that formal academic training during early childhood

A) produces children who have more confidence in their academic abilities. B) produces children who display fewer stress behaviors, such as wiggling and rocking. C) enhances children's study habits throughout the school years. D) undermines young children's motivation and emotional well-being.

Psychology