Question 1

Do scientists' value systems play a role in their research? If so, how?

Accepted Answer

Yes, scientists' value systems do play a

Question 2

Discuss the difference between scientifically significant and statistically significant results. Which is more important?

Accepted Answer

Scientifically significant results refer

Question 3

Science concerns itself with:

Accepted Answer

A)  truth. 
B)  value. 
C)  relevance. 
D)  all of these 
A)  truth. 
B)  value. 
C)  relevance. 
D)  all of these

Question 4

According to the chapter, a possible outcome of a scientist exclusively using a particular research method is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  scientist becomes an expert in the use of that method. 
B)  scientist forces behavior to conform to measurement by that method. 
C)  reputation of the scientist is tarnished. 
D)  scientist's interest in other methods decreases. 
A)  scientist becomes an expert in the use of that method. 
B)  scientist forces behavior to conform to measurement by that method. 
C)  reputation of the scientist is tarnished. 
D)  scientist's interest in other methods decreases.

Question 5

The thought experiments conducted by Einstein help us to appreciate Chamberlin's idea that ____ is important in science.

Accepted Answer

A)  creativity 
B)  tenacity 
C)  skepticism 
D)  statistical analysis 
A)  creativity 
B)  tenacity 
C)  skepticism 
D)  statistical analysis

Question 6

What are some of the things that determine the kinds of research questions that people ask?

Accepted Answer

The kinds of research questions that peo

Question 7

Science is beginning to consider that instability and fluctuations are:

Accepted Answer

A)  chaotic and unpredictable. 
B)  confounding variables that make the results of experiments difficult to interpret. 
C)  a part of nature. 
D)  to be avoided when studying behavior. 
A)  chaotic and unpredictable. 
B)  confounding variables that make the results of experiments difficult to interpret. 
C)  a part of nature. 
D)  to be avoided when studying behavior.

Question 8

According to the dimensions of research described in the chapter, true experiment and naturalistic observation differ in regard to:

Accepted Answer

A)  the number of participants needed. 
B)  how data are analyzed. 
C)  the extent to which the scientist intervenes in the study. 
D)  the type of ethical problems encountered. 
A)  the number of participants needed. 
B)  how data are analyzed. 
C)  the extent to which the scientist intervenes in the study. 
D)  the type of ethical problems encountered.

Question 9

True experiment is to naturalistic observation as ____ is to ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  within; between 
B)  static; dynamic 
C)  active; passive 
D)  independent; dependent 
A)  within; between 
B)  static; dynamic 
C)  active; passive 
D)  independent; dependent

Question 10

In regard to a scientist's assumptions, problems arise when:

Accepted Answer

A)  assumptions are unconscious beliefs. 
B)  assumptions are untested and metaphysical. 
C)  other scientists don't share the same assumptions. 
D)  the assumptions are perceived as observed facts. 
A)  assumptions are unconscious beliefs. 
B)  assumptions are untested and metaphysical. 
C)  other scientists don't share the same assumptions. 
D)  the assumptions are perceived as observed facts.

Question 11

The questions that you choose to ask depend on:

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A)  your personal perception. 
B)  on the shared view of the world. 
C)  the available tools. 
D)  all of these 
A)  your personal perception. 
B)  on the shared view of the world. 
C)  the available tools. 
D)  all of these

Question 12

According to the chapter, the process of science is:

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A)  using the scientific method to understand behavior. 
B)  based upon tenacity, authority, reason, and common sense. 
C)  more than using the scientific method to understand behavior. 
D)  less important than the results of science. 
A)  using the scientific method to understand behavior. 
B)  based upon tenacity, authority, reason, and common sense. 
C)  more than using the scientific method to understand behavior. 
D)  less important than the results of science.

Question 13

What are the obstacles that scientists encounter that limit the search for knowledge?

Accepted Answer

Scientists encounter a variety of obstac

Question 14

The ideal level of a scientist's participation in a study is dependent upon:

Accepted Answer

A)  level of measurement. 
B)  the questions being asked by the study. 
C)  ethical considerations. 
D)  the methodology used to select participants. 
A)  level of measurement. 
B)  the questions being asked by the study. 
C)  ethical considerations. 
D)  the methodology used to select participants.

Question 15

Describe the advantages of studying behavior and experience.

Accepted Answer

Studying behavior and experience has sev

Question 16

Maslow saw science as:

Accepted Answer

A)  being only concerned about advancing the scientist's own personal agenda . 
B)  a double-edged sword - as a defense and as a way of improving psychological health. 
C)  an attempt to avoid working and living in the real world. 
D)  outdated and out of step with the needs of people. 
A)  being only concerned about advancing the scientist's own personal agenda . 
B)  a double-edged sword - as a defense and as a way of improving psychological health. 
C)  an attempt to avoid working and living in the real world. 
D)  outdated and out of step with the needs of people.

Question 17

In naturalistic observation:

Accepted Answer

A)  the experimenter is active. 
B)  important relationships cannot be tested. 
C)  we have to know what we are looking for. 
D)  all of these 
A)  the experimenter is active. 
B)  important relationships cannot be tested. 
C)  we have to know what we are looking for. 
D)  all of these

Question 18

It is possible, that even though results of a study are statistically significant, they:

Accepted Answer

A)  may be scientifically insignificant. 
B)  still have practical meaning. 
C)  have value. 
D)  are relevant. 
A)  may be scientifically insignificant. 
B)  still have practical meaning. 
C)  have value. 
D)  are relevant.

Question 19

The extremes of the scientist's participation in the experiment are:

Accepted Answer

A)  objective and subjective. 
B)  experimenter and observer. 
C)  as observer and as participant. 
D)  as judge and as jury. 
A)  objective and subjective. 
B)  experimenter and observer. 
C)  as observer and as participant. 
D)  as judge and as jury.

Question 20

The need to distinguish between scientifically significant results and statistically significant results addresses the broad question of:

Accepted Answer

A)  transcendence. 
B)  limitation. 
C)  relevance. 
D)  all of these 
A)  transcendence. 
B)  limitation. 
C)  relevance. 
D)  all of these

Do scientists' value systems play a role in their research? If so, how?

Discuss the difference between scientifically significant and statistically significant results. Which is more important?

Science concerns itself with:

According to the chapter, a possible outcome of a scientist exclusively using a particular research method is the:

The thought experiments conducted by Einstein help us to appreciate Chamberlin's idea that ____ is important in science.

What are some of the things that determine the kinds of research questions that people ask?

Science is beginning to consider that instability and fluctuations are:

According to the dimensions of research described in the chapter, true experiment and naturalistic observation differ in regard to:

True experiment is to naturalistic observation as is to .

In regard to a scientist's assumptions, problems arise when:

The questions that you choose to ask depend on:

According to the chapter, the process of science is:

What are the obstacles that scientists encounter that limit the search for knowledge?

The ideal level of a scientist's participation in a study is dependent upon:

Describe the advantages of studying behavior and experience.

Maslow saw science as:

In naturalistic observation:

It is possible, that even though results of a study are statistically significant, they:

The extremes of the scientist's participation in the experiment are:

The need to distinguish between scientifically significant results and statistically significant results addresses the broad question of:

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Do scientists' value systems play a role in their research? If so, how?

Discuss the difference between scientifically significant and statistically significant results. Which is more important?

Science concerns itself with:

According to the chapter, a possible outcome of a scientist exclusively using a particular research method is the:

The thought experiments conducted by Einstein help us to appreciate Chamberlin's idea that ____ is important in science.

What are some of the things that determine the kinds of research questions that people ask?

Science is beginning to consider that instability and fluctuations are:

According to the dimensions of research described in the chapter, true experiment and naturalistic observation differ in regard to:

True experiment is to naturalistic observation as ____ is to ____.

In regard to a scientist's assumptions, problems arise when:

The questions that you choose to ask depend on:

According to the chapter, the process of science is:

What are the obstacles that scientists encounter that limit the search for knowledge?

The ideal level of a scientist's participation in a study is dependent upon:

Describe the advantages of studying behavior and experience.

Maslow saw science as:

In naturalistic observation:

It is possible, that even though results of a study are statistically significant, they:

The extremes of the scientist's participation in the experiment are:

The need to distinguish between scientifically significant results and statistically significant results addresses the broad question of:

Applying Psychology to Teaching

Stage Theories of Development

Age-Level Characteristics

Understanding Student Differences

Addressing Cultural and Socioeconomic Diversity

Accommodating Student Variability

Behavioral and Social Learning Theories

Information-Processing Theory

Constructivist Learning Theory, Problem Solving, and Transfer

Approaches to Instruction

Motivation

Classroom Management

Assessment of Classroom Learning

Understanding and Using Standardized Tests

Becoming a Better Teacher by Becoming a Reflective Teacher

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