Exam 2: Psychological Science

Which of the following prominent psychologists developed his theories primarily through using case studies

In an experiment, the __________ variable is measured by the researcher.

Psychologists use the term ___________ research to refer to research that answers fundamental questions about behavior. The term _________ research refers to research that provides solutions to everyday problems.

A particular county includes several affluent communities in which home values are extremely high. Which of the following is the BEST prediction we can make regarding the mean and median home values in the county as a whole

Which of the following is NOT a measure of central tendency

Iyesha reads a journal article reporting a study in which a small sample of women undertook tests of spatial ability at two points during their menstrual cycle. Iyesha conducts a similar study using not only spatial ability but also verbal ability tests. In addition, Iyesha tests a larger sample of women. Iyesha performed a _________.

Which of the following is NOT one of the characteristics of a good theory

Which of the following correlation coefficients represents the strongest relationship between two variables

Which of the following best defines empirical?

Which of the following techniques would be used to predict a single outcome variable from more than one predictor variable

In an experiment, a researcher manipulates participants' exposure to a stimulus. Exposure is a(n) ________ variable in this example.

The correlation coefficient ranges from:

The purpose of random assignment is to:

"That's so not true! This test can't have anything to do with my ability to attract women!" Ignacio protests. Ignacio is disputing the test's _________.

Sometimes, to prevent participants' expectations from influencing research results, investigators must engage in _______.

The point of replication is to evaluate a study's external validity.

Examining her data, Nikki observes that as job stress scores increase, marital satisfaction scores decrease. That is, there is a ______ relationship between job stress and marital satisfaction in Nikki's data.

A sample contains a population.

In an experiment, the __________ variable is deliberately manipulated by the researcher.

At the conclusion of an experimental session, Nia tells her participants the purpose of the study and explains the procedures she used. Nia is _________ her participants.