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Experiments are a type of research method where the researcher manipulates one variable (independent variable) to determine its effect on another variable (dependent variable).

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Which of the following experiments would best test the hypothesis that sleep deprivation disrupts the consolidation of long-term memories?
Which principle ensures that psychologists do not harm their clients during treatment or experiments?
How does the principle of informed consent apply to experiments on perception?
How can psychologists avoid harm to clients during therapy or experiments?
Which of the following experiments would provide the best testing of the James-Lange theory of emotions?
What ethical considerations would psychologists have to take into account when interpreting data from experiments on neural firing?

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