Hannah decides to test whether engineering majors have greater visual-spatial abilities than students with other majors. To measure visual-spatial ability, Hannah times how long it takes each participant to complete a jigsaw puzzle

This is an example of a(n):

a. operational definition.
b. theoretical definition.
c. corollary.
d. hypothesis.

Answer: a

Psychology

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a. retinal disparity. b. texture gradient. c. accommodation. d. linear perspective.

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In Taylor's model, cognitive resources are limited so the mind

a. cannot cope with attention, memory, and more at once. b. is cognitive flexible. c. has to rely on self-feedback. d. takes cognitive shortcuts.

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