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AP Psychology

Definition

An individual who takes part in a research study or experiment by providing data, undergoing interventions, or responding to stimuli.

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Practice Questions (3)

When studying the effects of exercise on memory performance, what statistic would be most appropriate if you have pre and post intervention data for each participant?
How might a psychologist ethically reduce the risk of emotional distress in a participant undergoing classical conditioning therapy involving phobias?
Which ethical concern is most likely to arise when a psychologist fails to inform a participant about the use of deception in an experiment?

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