Mariska is participating in a research study to determine whether she can detect the difference between two amounts: a circle containing two dots versus a circle with no dots inside. The researcher shows her the empty circle repeatedly until she looks away while it is on the screen. Then the researcher shows Mariska the circle with two dots in it and records how long she stares at it. What research method is being used?
A) observation
B) habituation
C) implementation
D) visualization

Question

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The research method being used is habituation, which involves repeatedly presenting a stimulus until the participant no longer responds to it in the same way, and then presenting a new stimulus to measure any changes in response.

Mariska Is Participating in a Research Study to Determine Whether