What is the primary aim of laboratory experiments in psychology?
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To describe behaviors
To test causality
To observe natural settings
To collect qualitative data
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In Bandura's Bobo doll experiment, what was the independent variable?
The children's behavior
The adult model's behavior
The type of doll used
The location of the experiment
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Which of the following is a major strength of laboratory experiments?
They enable researchers to establish causality
They require minimal participant involvement
They allow for high ecological validity
They are inexpensive to conduct
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What is a common limitation of laboratory experiments?
They provide qualitative data
They have high ecological validity
They are difficult to replicate
They may have demand characteristics
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In the context of laboratory experiments, what are demand characteristics?
Participants' behavior influenced by perceived expectations
Variables that are controlled by the researcher
The natural setting of the experiment
The reliability of the experiment
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How can the limitation of ecological validity be addressed in some laboratory experiments?
By ensuring the findings are applicable in real-world settings
By conducting the experiment in a natural setting
By using more participants
By increasing the number of variables
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Which study is mentioned as an example where demand characteristics were not a factor?
The Stroop effect experiment
Loftus and Palmer's eyewitness memory study
Bandura's Bobo doll experiment
Eleanor Maguire's study on London taxi drivers
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