Question 1

All good psychological research is conducted to solve real-world problems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT one of the three fundamental features of science?

Accepted Answer

A)  empirical questions 
B)  public knowledge 
C)  mathematical equations 
D)  systematic empiricism 
A)  empirical questions 
B)  public knowledge 
C)  mathematical equations 
D)  systematic empiricism

Question 3

The term pseudoscience means "false science."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Skepticism refers to tolerance of different viewpoints.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The "clinical practice of psychology" includes the work of marriage and family therapists.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

What is an empirically supported treatment?

Accepted Answer

A)  a psychological treatment that has been shown to work by scientific research 
B)  a psychological treatment that has not yet been tested 
C)  a psychological treatment that should work in theory but that does not work in practice 
D)  a psychological treatment that can, in principle, be tested 
A)  a psychological treatment that has been shown to work by scientific research 
B)  a psychological treatment that has not yet been tested 
C)  a psychological treatment that should work in theory but that does not work in practice 
D)  a psychological treatment that can, in principle, be tested

Question 7

The tendency to notice evidence that is consistent with our beliefs and ignore evidence that is inconsistent with our beliefs is called _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  wishful thinking 
B)  confirmation bias 
C)  skepticism 
D)  common sense 
A)  wishful thinking 
B)  confirmation bias 
C)  skepticism 
D)  common sense

Question 8

Describe how a psychologist would go about conducting research on the effect of cell phone use on driving performance in terms of the general model of scientific research in psychology presented in the textbook.

Accepted Answer

The psychologist would come up with the

Question 9

Most scientific research in psychology is conducted by psychotherapists studying their own clients.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The modern theory of biorhythms is a good example of a scientific theory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Explain what it is that makes psychology a science like biology, chemistry, and physics. Be sure to discuss the three fundamental features of science.

Accepted Answer

Psychology is based on systema

Question 12

Scientific research has shown that women are more talkative than men.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Explain, for someone not familiar with scientific psychology, why it is important to conduct research on questions that seem to be matters of "common sense." As an example, use the idea that it is important for people who have experienced a trauma to have immediate "crisis counseling."

Accepted Answer

Although it is plausible that crisis cou

Question 14

The scientific study of sex differences in talkativeness is an example of basic research.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Folk psychology refers to incorrect beliefs about human behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is true of the adult children of alcoholics?

Accepted Answer

A)  They tend to have lower self-esteem than other people. 
B)  They are especially likely to suffer from depression during middle age. 
C)  They are especially likely to get divorced. 
D)  none of the above. 
A)  They tend to have lower self-esteem than other people. 
B)  They are especially likely to suffer from depression during middle age. 
C)  They are especially likely to get divorced. 
D)  none of the above.

Question 17

Questions about values cannot be answered by scientific research.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

What is the role of scientific research in the clinical practice of psychology?

Accepted Answer

Scientific research can help u

All good psychological research is conducted to solve real-world problems.

Which of the following is NOT one of the three fundamental features of science?

The term pseudoscience means "false science."

Skepticism refers to tolerance of different viewpoints.

The "clinical practice of psychology" includes the work of marriage and family therapists.

What is an empirically supported treatment?

The tendency to notice evidence that is consistent with our beliefs and ignore evidence that is inconsistent with our beliefs is called _____.

Describe how a psychologist would go about conducting research on the effect of cell phone use on driving performance in terms of the general model of scientific research in psychology presented in the textbook.

Most scientific research in psychology is conducted by psychotherapists studying their own clients.

The modern theory of biorhythms is a good example of a scientific theory.

Explain what it is that makes psychology a science like biology, chemistry, and physics. Be sure to discuss the three fundamental features of science.

Scientific research has shown that women are more talkative than men.

Explain, for someone not familiar with scientific psychology, why it is important to conduct research on questions that seem to be matters of "common sense." As an example, use the idea that it is important for people who have experienced a trauma to have immediate "crisis counseling."

The scientific study of sex differences in talkativeness is an example of basic research.

Folk psychology refers to incorrect beliefs about human behavior.

Which of the following is true of the adult children of alcoholics?

Questions about values cannot be answered by scientific research.

What is the role of scientific research in the clinical practice of psychology?

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Exam 1: The Science of Psychology

All good psychological research is conducted to solve real-world problems.

Which of the following is NOT one of the three fundamental features of science?

The term pseudoscience means "false science."

Skepticism refers to tolerance of different viewpoints.

The "clinical practice of psychology" includes the work of marriage and family therapists.

What is an empirically supported treatment?

The tendency to notice evidence that is consistent with our beliefs and ignore evidence that is inconsistent with our beliefs is called _____.

Describe how a psychologist would go about conducting research on the effect of cell phone use on driving performance in terms of the general model of scientific research in psychology presented in the textbook.

Most scientific research in psychology is conducted by psychotherapists studying their own clients.

The modern theory of biorhythms is a good example of a scientific theory.

Explain what it is that makes psychology a science like biology, chemistry, and physics. Be sure to discuss the three fundamental features of science.

Scientific research has shown that women are more talkative than men.

Explain, for someone not familiar with scientific psychology, why it is important to conduct research on questions that seem to be matters of "common sense." As an example, use the idea that it is important for people who have experienced a trauma to have immediate "crisis counseling."

The scientific study of sex differences in talkativeness is an example of basic research.

Folk psychology refers to incorrect beliefs about human behavior.

Which of the following is true of the adult children of alcoholics?

Questions about values cannot be answered by scientific research.

What is the role of scientific research in the clinical practice of psychology?

Getting Started in Research

Research Ethics

Theory in Psychology

Psychological Measurement

Experimental Research

Nonexperimental Research

Complex Research Designs

Survey Research

Single-Subject Research

Presenting Your Research

Descriptive Statistics

Inferential Statistics

Filters