Question 1

Why can't correlational research tell us why two variables go together?

Accepted Answer

A)  because it is conducted in laboratories instead of the real world 
B)  because it is not scientifically rigorous 
C)  because it is too experimental 
D)  because of the third-variable problem 
A)  because it is conducted in laboratories instead of the real world 
B)  because it is not scientifically rigorous 
C)  because it is too experimental 
D)  because of the third-variable problem

Question 2

A correlation of __________means two variables are not related at all.

Accepted Answer

A)  .5 
B)  .0 
C)  -.5 
D)  -1.0 
A)  .5 
B)  .0 
C)  -.5 
D)  -1.0

Question 3

It is impossible to do research in which one variable is an experimental manipulation and two are personality variables.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Unlike introspection, observation of another person is unbiased

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Interaction effects are possible to find only in:

Accepted Answer

A)  interaction studies. 
B)  correlational studies. 
C)  main effect studies. 
D)  multifactor studies.
True and False 
A)  interaction studies. 
B)  correlational studies. 
C)  main effect studies. 
D)  multifactor studies.
True and False

Question 6

If only college students are used as research participants, what impact does this have on how results may be interpreted?

Accepted Answer

Results may lack generality be

Question 7

In experimental research variables that can't be controlled, such as individual differences, are treated by random assignment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

All experimental personality research studies are multifactor studies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT true of the case study method?

Accepted Answer

A)  Case studies are rich in detail. 
B)  Case studies are often clinical studies. 
C)  Case studies can be used to generate theories. 
D)  Case studies are conducted in settings carefully created and controlled by the researcher. 
A)  Case studies are rich in detail. 
B)  Case studies are often clinical studies. 
C)  Case studies can be used to generate theories. 
D)  Case studies are conducted in settings carefully created and controlled by the researcher.

Question 10

If you find that two groups differ from each other on the dependent measure at the end of an experiment, you are able to conclude that:

Accepted Answer

A)  only one thing could have caused the difference: manipulation of the dependent variable. 
B)  the groups differed on the dependent measure before the study started. 
C)  only one thing could have caused the difference: manipulation of the independent variable. 
D)  none of the above 
A)  only one thing could have caused the difference: manipulation of the dependent variable. 
B)  the groups differed on the dependent measure before the study started. 
C)  only one thing could have caused the difference: manipulation of the independent variable. 
D)  none of the above

Question 11

It is very difficult for a single case study to be generalizable to everyone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Explain what is meant by statistical significance. How does statistical significance relate to the issue of importance?

Accepted Answer

Significant does not mean important in t

Question 13

Discuss the relative advantages and disadvantages of the correlational method versus the experimental method.

Accepted Answer

CORRELATIONAL:
Advantages--(1) May exami

Question 14

Looking inward to one's own experiences is known as introspection.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Psychologists describe correlations by referring to their:

Accepted Answer

A)  direction and duration. 
B)  duration and strength. 
C)  direction and strength. 
D)  none of the above 
A)  direction and duration. 
B)  duration and strength. 
C)  direction and strength. 
D)  none of the above

Question 16

The factors in any given multifactor study:

Accepted Answer

A)  are always personality variables. 
B)  are always experimental manipulations. 
C)  can be any combination of personality variables and experimental manipulations. 
D)  cannot all be experimental variables. 
A)  are always personality variables. 
B)  are always experimental manipulations. 
C)  can be any combination of personality variables and experimental manipulations. 
D)  cannot all be experimental variables.

Question 17

One advantage of experience-sampling studies is that they do not tend to require people to remember events from the distant past.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The independent variable is the one that is:

Accepted Answer

A)  free to vary. 
B)  measured. 
C)  manipulated. 
D)  the outcome variable. 
A)  free to vary. 
B)  measured. 
C)  manipulated. 
D)  the outcome variable.

Question 19

Identify and describe the two aspects of a correlation that need to be considered in order to understand its meaning.

Accepted Answer

DIRECTION: Positive--low values on one v

Question 20

The strength of a correlation refers to its:

Accepted Answer

A)  directionality. 
B)  degree of accuracy in prediction. 
C)  positivity as opposed to negativity. 
D)  level of statistical significance. 
A)  directionality. 
B)  degree of accuracy in prediction. 
C)  positivity as opposed to negativity. 
D)  level of statistical significance.

Why can't correlational research tell us why two variables go together?

A correlation of __________means two variables are not related at all.

It is impossible to do research in which one variable is an experimental manipulation and two are personality variables.

Unlike introspection, observation of another person is unbiased

Interaction effects are possible to find only in:

If only college students are used as research participants, what impact does this have on how results may be interpreted?

In experimental research variables that can't be controlled, such as individual differences, are treated by random assignment.

All experimental personality research studies are multifactor studies.

Which of the following is NOT true of the case study method?

If you find that two groups differ from each other on the dependent measure at the end of an experiment, you are able to conclude that:

It is very difficult for a single case study to be generalizable to everyone.

Explain what is meant by statistical significance. How does statistical significance relate to the issue of importance?

Discuss the relative advantages and disadvantages of the correlational method versus the experimental method.

Looking inward to one's own experiences is known as introspection.

Psychologists describe correlations by referring to their:

The factors in any given multifactor study:

One advantage of experience-sampling studies is that they do not tend to require people to remember events from the distant past.

The independent variable is the one that is:

Identify and describe the two aspects of a correlation that need to be considered in order to understand its meaning.

The strength of a correlation refers to its:

What Is Personality Psychology

Issues in Personality Assessment

The Trait Perspective

The Motive Perspective

Genetics, Evolution, and Personality

Biological Processes and Personality

The Psychoanalytic Perspective

Psychosocial Theories

The Learning Perspective

Self-Actualization and Self-Determination

The Cognitive Perspective

The Self-Regulation Perspective

Personality in Perspective: Overlap and Integration

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Exam 2: Methods in the Study of Personality

Why can't correlational research tell us why two variables go together?

A correlation of __________means two variables are not related at all.

It is impossible to do research in which one variable is an experimental manipulation and two are personality variables.

Unlike introspection, observation of another person is unbiased

Interaction effects are possible to find only in:

If only college students are used as research participants, what impact does this have on how results may be interpreted?

In experimental research variables that can't be controlled, such as individual differences, are treated by random assignment.

All experimental personality research studies are multifactor studies.

Which of the following is NOT true of the case study method?

If you find that two groups differ from each other on the dependent measure at the end of an experiment, you are able to conclude that:

It is very difficult for a single case study to be generalizable to everyone.

Explain what is meant by statistical significance. How does statistical significance relate to the issue of importance?

Discuss the relative advantages and disadvantages of the correlational method versus the experimental method.

Looking inward to one's own experiences is known as introspection.

Psychologists describe correlations by referring to their:

The factors in any given multifactor study:

One advantage of experience-sampling studies is that they do not tend to require people to remember events from the distant past.

The independent variable is the one that is:

Identify and describe the two aspects of a correlation that need to be considered in order to understand its meaning.

The strength of a correlation refers to its:

What Is Personality Psychology

Issues in Personality Assessment

The Trait Perspective

The Motive Perspective

Genetics, Evolution, and Personality

Biological Processes and Personality

The Psychoanalytic Perspective

Psychosocial Theories

The Learning Perspective

Self-Actualization and Self-Determination

The Cognitive Perspective

The Self-Regulation Perspective

Personality in Perspective: Overlap and Integration

Filters