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 her the circle with two dots in it, and records how long Mariska stares at it. What research method is being used?

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The method being used is habituation, where Mariska is repeatedly shown an empty circle until she no longer pays attention to it. The researcher then presents a new stimulus (the circle with two dots) to see if Mariska reacts differently, indicating that she can detect the difference.

Mariska Is Participating in a Research Study to Determine Whether