When comparing the startle response of psychopaths and non-psychopaths (both groups were jail inmates), researchers found that psychopaths:
a) Were more easily startled due to hyperarousal.
b) Were less frightened by aversive stimuli.
c) Were more likely to try to frighten their victims.
d) Did not demonstrate any startle response.
b
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A psychology teacher wants to determine whether computer-aided learning will produce higher standardized test scores than a usual lecture format. In this example, the independent variable is the
a. individual students. b. students' previous grades in psychology. c. test scores. d. students' interest in psychology. e. method of instruction.