Question 1

Interactions are helpful to study because they tend to:

Accepted Answer

A)  mimic controlled laboratory settings. 
B)  mimic real-world situations. 
C)  increase experimental control. 
D)  increase internal validity. 
A)  mimic controlled laboratory settings. 
B)  mimic real-world situations. 
C)  increase experimental control. 
D)  increase internal validity. B

Question 2

Wyart and colleagues (2007) conducted a study examining the component of androstadienone found in males' sweat and how exposure to male sweat influenced women's cortisol levels. Researchers found that:

Accepted Answer

A)  women's cortisol levels were not influenced by exposure to male sweat. 
B)  humans are unable to communicate with each other via chemosignals. 
C)  humans are able to influence each other via chemosignals. 
D)  women's cortisol levels remain stable over time no matter exposure. 
A)  women's cortisol levels were not influenced by exposure to male sweat. 
B)  humans are unable to communicate with each other via chemosignals. 
C)  humans are able to influence each other via chemosignals. 
D)  women's cortisol levels remain stable over time no matter exposure. C

Question 3

If a factorial design is set up to be a between-subjects design then:

Accepted Answer

A)  each participant is exposed to both independent variables at all levels. 
B)  each participant is exposed to only one level of each independent variable. 
C)  different participants are exposed to both independent variables. 
D)  different participants are exposed to one independent variable. 
A)  each participant is exposed to both independent variables at all levels. 
B)  each participant is exposed to only one level of each independent variable. 
C)  different participants are exposed to both independent variables. 
D)  different participants are exposed to one independent variable. B

Question 4

A 2 × 2 factorial design includes _____ levels in the first independent variable.

Accepted Answer

A)  2 
B)  4 
C)  6 
D)  8 
A)  2 
B)  4 
C)  6 
D)  8

Question 5

Dr. Crow is interested in examining the independent variables of ethnicity and receipt of remarks in relation to feelings of social inclusion. The ethnicity variable is represented by Caucasian, African American, and Hispanic American. The receipt of remarks variable includes receipt of compliment, receipt of insult, and receipt of greeting. Ethnicity is not able to be manipulated; therefore, this is a:

Accepted Answer

A)  within-subject design. 
B)  mixed design. 
C)  hybrid design. 
D)  repeated measure design. 
A)  within-subject design. 
B)  mixed design. 
C)  hybrid design. 
D)  repeated measure design.

Question 6

In a 2003 study looking at histocompatibility complex genes, symmetry, and body scent attractiveness in men and women, researchers asked 200 males and females to provide a blood sample to assess their major histocompatibility complex (MHC) gene, then to sleep a new clean T-shirt for two nights. Researchers also took photos of the males and females to document left- and right-side body symmetry. When the participants were asked about attractiveness, their answers indicated that the:

Accepted Answer

A)  women who were using birth control, and were in the most fertile part of their menstrual cycle, preferred asymmetrical men's scent over symmetrical men's scent. 
B)  women who were not using a birth control, but were in the most fertile part of their menstrual cycle, preferred asymmetrical men's scent over symmetrical men's scent. 
C)  women who were using a birth control, and were in the most fertile part of their menstrual cycle, preferred symmetrical men's scent over asymmetrical men's scent. 
D)  women who were not using a birth control, and were in the most fertile part of their menstrual cycle, preferred symmetrical men's scent over asymmetrical men's scent. 
A)  women who were using birth control, and were in the most fertile part of their menstrual cycle, preferred asymmetrical men's scent over symmetrical men's scent. 
B)  women who were not using a birth control, but were in the most fertile part of their menstrual cycle, preferred asymmetrical men's scent over symmetrical men's scent. 
C)  women who were using a birth control, and were in the most fertile part of their menstrual cycle, preferred symmetrical men's scent over asymmetrical men's scent. 
D)  women who were not using a birth control, and were in the most fertile part of their menstrual cycle, preferred symmetrical men's scent over asymmetrical men's scent.

Question 7

Dr. Raqui computed a two-way factorial analysis of variance with types of aggression (relational or overt) and the type of communication method (email, phone, or in-person) as the independent variables, and the level of self-esteem as the dependent variable. The relational aggression main effect was significant, F(1, 222) = 4.2, p = .001, eta2 = .031. Which of the following represents the effect size?

Accepted Answer

A)  222 
B)  .001 
C)  4.2 
D)  .031 
A)  222 
B)  .001 
C)  4.2 
D)  .031

Question 8

A 2 × 2 × 4 factorial design includes how many independent variables?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  4 
A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  4

Question 9

In a 3 × 2 × 3 × 5 factorial design there are how many independent variables?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  4 
A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  4

Question 10

When using multiple raters in an experiment is it important that the researchers assess the _____ before determining if the study was adequately conducted and finished.

Accepted Answer

A)  inter-observer reliability 
B)  internal validity 
C)  internal consistency coefficient 
D)  effect size 
A)  inter-observer reliability 
B)  internal validity 
C)  internal consistency coefficient 
D)  effect size

Question 11

In factorial design, Dr. Cyun identified three independent variables for his current research study. Dr. Cyun's research study likely has three:

Accepted Answer

A)  main effect hypotheses. 
B)  carryover effects. 
C)  practice effects. 
D)  interaction effect hypotheses. 
A)  main effect hypotheses. 
B)  carryover effects. 
C)  practice effects. 
D)  interaction effect hypotheses.

Question 12

A 4 × 3 × 2 × 2 × 2 factorial design includes how many independent variables?

Accepted Answer

A)  2 
B)  4 
C)  5 
D)  8 
A)  2 
B)  4 
C)  5 
D)  8

Question 13

In a 4 × 3 × 2 × 2 factorial experiment, you have _____independent variables and potentially _____ main effect hypotheses.

Accepted Answer

A)  4; 4 
B)  3; 3 
C)  3; 5 
D)  2; 2 
A)  4; 4 
B)  3; 3 
C)  3; 5 
D)  2; 2

Question 14

Dr. Carlson is examining how the consumption of LSD and individuals' body temperatures influences the individuals' interest in physical contact. In this particular research scenario which of the following variables is the dependent variable?

Accepted Answer

A)  physical contact 
B)  consumption of LSD 
C)  dance abilities 
D)  motor coordination 
A)  physical contact 
B)  consumption of LSD 
C)  dance abilities 
D)  motor coordination

Question 15

_____ is any experimental design that has more than one independent variable.

Accepted Answer

A)  A one-way ANOVA 
B)  A chi-square test of independence 
C)  A factorial design 
D)  A repeated measures design 
A)  A one-way ANOVA 
B)  A chi-square test of independence 
C)  A factorial design 
D)  A repeated measures design

Question 16

In a 5 × 3 × 2 × 2 × 4 × 4 factorial design how many levels does the first independent variable have?

Accepted Answer

A)  5 
B)  7 
C)  9 
D)  13 
A)  5 
B)  7 
C)  9 
D)  13

Question 17

(Scenario I) Which of the following hypotheses is supported by the results of the study described in Scenario I?

Accepted Answer

A)  There is a main effect for emotion, but no main effect for authenticity or interaction between emotion and authenticity on customer satisfaction. 
B)  There is a main effect for emotion and a main effect for authenticity, but not an interaction between emotion and authenticity on customer satisfaction. 
C)  There is a main effect for emotion, a main effect for interaction, and an interaction between emotion and authenticity on customer satisfaction. 
D)  There is no effect for emotion, authenticity, or emotion × authenticity interaction on customer satisfaction. 
A)  There is a main effect for emotion, but no main effect for authenticity or interaction between emotion and authenticity on customer satisfaction. 
B)  There is a main effect for emotion and a main effect for authenticity, but not an interaction between emotion and authenticity on customer satisfaction. 
C)  There is a main effect for emotion, a main effect for interaction, and an interaction between emotion and authenticity on customer satisfaction. 
D)  There is no effect for emotion, authenticity, or emotion × authenticity interaction on customer satisfaction.

Question 18

Dr. Johnson described the _____ as the whole being greater than the sum of the parts. It is a helpful reference to understand the combination of two variables to produce an outcome that is bigger than each individual variable's contribution.

Accepted Answer

A)  suppression effect 
B)  synergistic effect 
C)  carryover effect 
D)  fatigue effect 
A)  suppression effect 
B)  synergistic effect 
C)  carryover effect 
D)  fatigue effect

Question 19

In a 3 × 2 × 3 factorial design there are how many independent variables?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  4 
A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  4

Question 20

When Dr. Wheeler was training the raters for his experiment he stressed multiple times that they needed to try and rate the videos:

Accepted Answer

A)  using information on the study. 
B)  without biases or errors. 
C)  based on the hypotheses of the study. 
D)  without referring to protocol. 
A)  using information on the study. 
B)  without biases or errors. 
C)  based on the hypotheses of the study. 
D)  without referring to protocol.

Interactions are helpful to study because they tend to:

Wyart and colleagues (2007) conducted a study examining the component of androstadienone found in males' sweat and how exposure to male sweat influenced women's cortisol levels. Researchers found that:

If a factorial design is set up to be a between-subjects design then:

A 2 × 2 factorial design includes _____ levels in the first independent variable.

A 2 × 2 × 4 factorial design includes how many independent variables?

In a 3 × 2 × 3 × 5 factorial design there are how many independent variables?

When using multiple raters in an experiment is it important that the researchers assess the _____ before determining if the study was adequately conducted and finished.

In factorial design, Dr. Cyun identified three independent variables for his current research study. Dr. Cyun's research study likely has three:

A 4 × 3 × 2 × 2 × 2 factorial design includes how many independent variables?

In a 4 × 3 × 2 × 2 factorial experiment, you have _independent variables and potentially _ main effect hypotheses.

Dr. Carlson is examining how the consumption of LSD and individuals' body temperatures influences the individuals' interest in physical contact. In this particular research scenario which of the following variables is the dependent variable?

_____ is any experimental design that has more than one independent variable.

In a 5 × 3 × 2 × 2 × 4 × 4 factorial design how many levels does the first independent variable have?

(Scenario I) Which of the following hypotheses is supported by the results of the study described in Scenario I?

Dr. Johnson described the _____ as the whole being greater than the sum of the parts. It is a helpful reference to understand the combination of two variables to produce an outcome that is bigger than each individual variable's contribution.

In a 3 × 2 × 3 factorial design there are how many independent variables?

When Dr. Wheeler was training the raters for his experiment he stressed multiple times that they needed to try and rate the videos:

Psychology As a Science: Thinking Like a Researcher

The Research Process: Ideas to Innovations

Ethics: Making Ethical Decisions

The Psychologists Toolbox: Tools for Building Better Designs

Qualitative Research: Getting Into the Mind of a Serial Killer

Observational Research: the Many Forms of Discipline in Parents Bag of Tricks

Survey Design and Scale Construction: Is Going Greek a Great Idea

Two-Group Design: Texting: I Cant Get You Out of My Mind

Multigroup Design: Im Feeling Hot, but Is the Earth Hot, Too

Within-Subjects Design: Can Watching Reality Tv Shows Be Good for Us

Mixed Design: Which Therapy Is Best for Treating Eating Disorders

Using Research in the Real World: How Do You Know If You Are Truly Helping

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Interactions are helpful to study because they tend to:

Wyart and colleagues (2007) conducted a study examining the component of androstadienone found in males' sweat and how exposure to male sweat influenced women's cortisol levels. Researchers found that:

If a factorial design is set up to be a between-subjects design then:

A 2 × 2 factorial design includes _____ levels in the first independent variable.

A 2 × 2 × 4 factorial design includes how many independent variables?

In a 3 × 2 × 3 × 5 factorial design there are how many independent variables?

When using multiple raters in an experiment is it important that the researchers assess the _____ before determining if the study was adequately conducted and finished.

In factorial design, Dr. Cyun identified three independent variables for his current research study. Dr. Cyun's research study likely has three:

A 4 × 3 × 2 × 2 × 2 factorial design includes how many independent variables?

In a 4 × 3 × 2 × 2 factorial experiment, you have _____independent variables and potentially _____ main effect hypotheses.

Dr. Carlson is examining how the consumption of LSD and individuals' body temperatures influences the individuals' interest in physical contact. In this particular research scenario which of the following variables is the dependent variable?

_____ is any experimental design that has more than one independent variable.

In a 5 × 3 × 2 × 2 × 4 × 4 factorial design how many levels does the first independent variable have?

(Scenario I) Which of the following hypotheses is supported by the results of the study described in Scenario I?

Dr. Johnson described the _____ as the whole being greater than the sum of the parts. It is a helpful reference to understand the combination of two variables to produce an outcome that is bigger than each individual variable's contribution.

In a 3 × 2 × 3 factorial design there are how many independent variables?

When Dr. Wheeler was training the raters for his experiment he stressed multiple times that they needed to try and rate the videos:

Psychology As a Science: Thinking Like a Researcher

The Research Process: Ideas to Innovations

Ethics: Making Ethical Decisions

The Psychologists Toolbox: Tools for Building Better Designs

Qualitative Research: Getting Into the Mind of a Serial Killer

Observational Research: the Many Forms of Discipline in Parents Bag of Tricks

Survey Design and Scale Construction: Is Going Greek a Great Idea

Two-Group Design: Texting: I Cant Get You Out of My Mind

Multigroup Design: Im Feeling Hot, but Is the Earth Hot, Too

Within-Subjects Design: Can Watching Reality Tv Shows Be Good for Us

Mixed Design: Which Therapy Is Best for Treating Eating Disorders

Using Research in the Real World: How Do You Know If You Are Truly Helping

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In a 4 × 3 × 2 × 2 factorial experiment, you have _independent variables and potentially _ main effect hypotheses.