Question 1

Building on Prior Research Nonexperimental studies are used to test the effects of smoking on human
Subjects due to concern about

Accepted Answer

A) experimental realism. 
B) external validity. 
C) internal validity. 
D) research ethics. 
A) experimental realism. 
B) external validity. 
C) internal validity. 
D) research ethics. D

Question 2

The Inductive Model While reviewing data from several studies of how roommates finish each
Other's sentences, a researcher suddenly discovers a general principle that
Connects all her findings.This illustrates the ____ approach.

Accepted Answer

A) deductive 
B) inductive 
C) combined deductive and inductive 
D) synthetic 
A) deductive 
B) inductive 
C) combined deductive and inductive 
D) synthetic B

Question 3

When All Else Fails Select the situational causal attribution

Accepted Answer

A) She drove rapidly because she has a Type A personality. 
B) She failed the exam because of poor study skills. 
C) She was hired because the recruiter knew her father. 
D) She was promoted due to her competence. 
A) She drove rapidly because she has a Type A personality. 
B) She failed the exam because of poor study skills. 
C) She was hired because the recruiter knew her father. 
D) She was promoted due to her competence. C

Question 4

The Characteristics of an Experimental Hypothesis Jack hypothesizes that the world would be a better place if everyone on the planet would listen to him and follow his directions.The problem with Jack's hypothesis is that it is

Accepted Answer

A) contradictory. 
B) analytic. 
C) not parsimonious. 
D) not testable. 
A) contradictory. 
B) analytic. 
C) not parsimonious. 
D) not testable.

Question 5

When All Else Fails Choose the dispositional causal attribution.

Accepted Answer

A) He lost traction due to icy road conditions. 
B) He slammed on his brakes because deer crossed the road. 
C) He slowed down due to a no-passing lane. 
D) He sped up because he is competitive. 
A) He lost traction due to icy road conditions. 
B) He slammed on his brakes because deer crossed the road. 
C) He slowed down due to a no-passing lane. 
D) He sped up because he is competitive.

Question 6

Building on Prior Research Nonexperimental studies are often a good source of experimental hypotheses
Because they

Accepted Answer

A) can help narrow down alternative explanations. 
B) establish causal relationships. 
C) manipulate antecedent conditions. 
D) promote inductive reasoning. 
A) can help narrow down alternative explanations. 
B) establish causal relationships. 
C) manipulate antecedent conditions. 
D) promote inductive reasoning.

Question 7

The Characteristics of an Experimental Hypothesis The Watson and Rayner fear-conditioning hypothesis regarding Little Albert
Stimulated considerable research.This shows the hypothesis was

Accepted Answer

A) deductive. 
B) fruitful. 
C) inductive. 
D) synthetic. 
A) deductive. 
B) fruitful. 
C) inductive. 
D) synthetic.

Question 8

Building on Prior Research ____, which is "knowing with reasoning," is a source of hypotheses.

Accepted Answer

A) Deduction 
B) Induction 
C) Intuition 
D) Serendipity 
A) Deduction 
B) Induction 
C) Intuition 
D) Serendipity

Question 9

Building on Prior Research Intuition, which can suggest hypotheses, is closest to

Accepted Answer

A) deductive reasoning. 
B) inductive reasoning. 
C) phenomenology. 
D) reductionism. 
A) deductive reasoning. 
B) inductive reasoning. 
C) phenomenology. 
D) reductionism.

Question 10

The Characteristics of an Experimental Hypothesis Select the form required by an experimental hypothesis:

Accepted Answer

A) analytic…synthetic 
B) before…after 
C) if…then 
D) inductive…deductive 
A) analytic…synthetic 
B) before…after 
C) if…then 
D) inductive…deductive

Question 11

The Characteristics of an Experimental Hypothesis One way to ensure that your hypothesis is synthetic is to

Accepted Answer

A) place it in an "If…then" format. 
B) make sure the variables can be measured. 
C) base it on inductive reasoning. 
D) remove as many supporting assumptions as you can. 
A) place it in an "If…then" format. 
B) make sure the variables can be measured. 
C) base it on inductive reasoning. 
D) remove as many supporting assumptions as you can.

Question 12

The Characteristics of an Experimental Hypothesis A hypothesis that contains the fewest supporting assumptions is

Accepted Answer

A) falsifiable. 
B) internally valid. 
C) parsimonious. 
D) testable. 
A) falsifiable. 
B) internally valid. 
C) parsimonious. 
D) testable.

Question 13

When All Else Fails Causal attributions are ____ about the antecedent conditions that affect
People's behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) hypotheses 
B) laws 
C) observations 
D) theories 
A) hypotheses 
B) laws 
C) observations 
D) theories

Question 14

The Deductive Model Laura's teacher tells the class that the range of scores for an A on the test is 92-100, while the range for a B is 85-91.Laura gets a 90 on the test and concludes that she got a B.Her conclusion was based on

Accepted Answer

A) the deductive model. 
B) the inductive model. 
C) the windfall hypothesis. 
D) serendipity. 
A) the deductive model. 
B) the inductive model. 
C) the windfall hypothesis. 
D) serendipity.

Question 15

The Characteristics of an Experimental Hypothesis "The taller you are, the faster your heart rate." This hypothesis is ____, but not

Accepted Answer

A) experimental; synthetic. 
B) contradictory; testable. 
C) nonexperimental; falsifiable. 
D) testable; experimental. 
A) experimental; synthetic. 
B) contradictory; testable. 
C) nonexperimental; falsifiable. 
D) testable; experimental.

Question 16

Building on Prior Research A review of prior studies in an area may provide

Accepted Answer

A) help in identifying important issues. 
B) information on previous methodological problems. 
C) new research ideas. 
D) all of these 
A) help in identifying important issues. 
B) information on previous methodological problems. 
C) new research ideas. 
D) all of these

Question 17

The Characteristics of an Experimental Hypothesis Which statement is falsifiable?

Accepted Answer

A) If dogs display muscle twitches and vocalizations during sleep, then they must be dreaming. 
B) If you look at an appealing photograph, then your pupils will dilate. 
C) If you read your Experimental Psychology book carefully enough, then you will be able to design a good experiment. 
D) The weight of dieters will fluctuate. 
A) If dogs display muscle twitches and vocalizations during sleep, then they must be dreaming. 
B) If you look at an appealing photograph, then your pupils will dilate. 
C) If you read your Experimental Psychology book carefully enough, then you will be able to design a good experiment. 
D) The weight of dieters will fluctuate.

Question 18

The Characteristics of an Experimental Hypothesis Identify the synthetic statement.

Accepted Answer

A) A = A. 
B) Susan is reading a book and not reading a book. 
C) Tim is short and tall. 
D) Women drive automobiles more safely than men. 
A) A = A. 
B) Susan is reading a book and not reading a book. 
C) Tim is short and tall. 
D) Women drive automobiles more safely than men.

Question 19

Combining Induction and Deduction Theories are typically developed through ____ and then tested using

Accepted Answer

A) causal modeling; induction. 
B) deduction; induction. 
C) induction; deduction. 
D) intuition; causal modeling. 
A) causal modeling; induction. 
B) deduction; induction. 
C) induction; deduction. 
D) intuition; causal modeling.

Question 20

Building on Prior Research Pavlov's classical conditioning research contained an element of serendipity
Because Pavlov

Accepted Answer

A) did not recognize the importance of what he found. 
B) discovered this learning process through intuition. 
C) intended to study stomach secretions. 
D) predicted this form of conditioning based on prior research. 
A) did not recognize the importance of what he found. 
B) discovered this learning process through intuition. 
C) intended to study stomach secretions. 
D) predicted this form of conditioning based on prior research.

Building on Prior Research Nonexperimental studies are used to test the effects of smoking on human Subjects due to concern about

The Inductive Model While reviewing data from several studies of how roommates finish each Other's sentences, a researcher suddenly discovers a general principle that Connects all her findings.This illustrates the ____ approach.

When All Else Fails Select the situational causal attribution

The Characteristics of an Experimental Hypothesis Jack hypothesizes that the world would be a better place if everyone on the planet would listen to him and follow his directions.The problem with Jack's hypothesis is that it is

When All Else Fails Choose the dispositional causal attribution.

Building on Prior Research Nonexperimental studies are often a good source of experimental hypotheses Because they

The Characteristics of an Experimental Hypothesis The Watson and Rayner fear-conditioning hypothesis regarding Little Albert Stimulated considerable research.This shows the hypothesis was

Building on Prior Research ____, which is "knowing with reasoning," is a source of hypotheses.

Building on Prior Research Intuition, which can suggest hypotheses, is closest to

The Characteristics of an Experimental Hypothesis Select the form required by an experimental hypothesis:

The Characteristics of an Experimental Hypothesis One way to ensure that your hypothesis is synthetic is to

The Characteristics of an Experimental Hypothesis A hypothesis that contains the fewest supporting assumptions is

When All Else Fails Causal attributions are ____ about the antecedent conditions that affect People's behavior.

The Deductive Model Laura's teacher tells the class that the range of scores for an A on the test is 92-100, while the range for a B is 85-91.Laura gets a 90 on the test and concludes that she got a B.Her conclusion was based on

The Characteristics of an Experimental Hypothesis "The taller you are, the faster your heart rate." This hypothesis is ____, but not

Building on Prior Research A review of prior studies in an area may provide

The Characteristics of an Experimental Hypothesis Which statement is falsifiable?

The Characteristics of an Experimental Hypothesis Identify the synthetic statement.

Combining Induction and Deduction Theories are typically developed through ____ and then tested using

Building on Prior Research Pavlov's classical conditioning research contained an element of serendipity Because Pavlov

Experimental Psychology and the Scientific Method

Research Ethics

Alternatives to Experimentation: Nonexperimental Designs

Alternatives to Experimentation: Surveys and Interviews

Alternatives to Experimentation: Correlational and Quasi-Experimental Designs

The Basics of Experimentation

Solving Problems: Controlling Extraneous Variables

Basic Between-Subjects Designs

Between-Subjects Factorial Designs

Within-Subjects Designs

Within-Subjects Designs: Small N

Why We Need Statistics

Analyzing Results

Drawing Conclusions: the Search for the Elusive Bottom Line

Writing the Research Report

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Exam 6: Formulating the Hypothesis

Building on Prior Research Nonexperimental studies are used to test the effects of smoking on human Subjects due to concern about

The Inductive Model While reviewing data from several studies of how roommates finish each Other's sentences, a researcher suddenly discovers a general principle that Connects all her findings.This illustrates the ____ approach.

When All Else Fails Select the situational causal attribution

The Characteristics of an Experimental Hypothesis Jack hypothesizes that the world would be a better place if everyone on the planet would listen to him and follow his directions.The problem with Jack's hypothesis is that it is

When All Else Fails Choose the dispositional causal attribution.

Building on Prior Research Nonexperimental studies are often a good source of experimental hypotheses Because they

The Characteristics of an Experimental Hypothesis The Watson and Rayner fear-conditioning hypothesis regarding Little Albert Stimulated considerable research.This shows the hypothesis was

Building on Prior Research ____, which is "knowing with reasoning," is a source of hypotheses.

Building on Prior Research Intuition, which can suggest hypotheses, is closest to

The Characteristics of an Experimental Hypothesis Select the form required by an experimental hypothesis:

The Characteristics of an Experimental Hypothesis One way to ensure that your hypothesis is synthetic is to

The Characteristics of an Experimental Hypothesis A hypothesis that contains the fewest supporting assumptions is

When All Else Fails Causal attributions are ____ about the antecedent conditions that affect People's behavior.

The Deductive Model Laura's teacher tells the class that the range of scores for an A on the test is 92-100, while the range for a B is 85-91.Laura gets a 90 on the test and concludes that she got a B.Her conclusion was based on

The Characteristics of an Experimental Hypothesis "The taller you are, the faster your heart rate." This hypothesis is ____, but not

Building on Prior Research A review of prior studies in an area may provide

The Characteristics of an Experimental Hypothesis Which statement is falsifiable?

The Characteristics of an Experimental Hypothesis Identify the synthetic statement.

Combining Induction and Deduction Theories are typically developed through ____ and then tested using

Building on Prior Research Pavlov's classical conditioning research contained an element of serendipity Because Pavlov

Experimental Psychology and the Scientific Method

Research Ethics

Alternatives to Experimentation: Nonexperimental Designs

Alternatives to Experimentation: Surveys and Interviews

Alternatives to Experimentation: Correlational and Quasi-Experimental Designs

The Basics of Experimentation

Solving Problems: Controlling Extraneous Variables

Basic Between-Subjects Designs

Between-Subjects Factorial Designs

Within-Subjects Designs

Within-Subjects Designs: Small N

Why We Need Statistics

Analyzing Results

Drawing Conclusions: the Search for the Elusive Bottom Line

Writing the Research Report

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