Question 1

The subjects who participate in an experiment should

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A)  all be chosen from the same geographical area and socioeconomic class. 
B)  be allowed to choose which group they would like to be in. 
C)  come from a wide range of different age groups. 
D)  be carefully chosen so they are a representative sample of the population. 
A)  all be chosen from the same geographical area and socioeconomic class. 
B)  be allowed to choose which group they would like to be in. 
C)  come from a wide range of different age groups. 
D)  be carefully chosen so they are a representative sample of the population.

Question 2

Self-report methods can be problematic due to the tendency for people to give socially appropriate answers.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Briefly describe the steps involved in scientific psychological research.

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All scientific research follows a system

Question 4

Dr Snyman predicts that if people are observed while they perform a complex task they will make more errors.Dr Snyman's prediction is an example of

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A)  a hypothesis. 
B)  an operational definition. 
C)  a theory. 
D)  inferential statistics. 
A)  a hypothesis. 
B)  an operational definition. 
C)  a theory. 
D)  inferential statistics.

Question 5

Explain the difference between an independent variable and a dependent variable as used in the experimental method.

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Independent variables are conditions tha

Question 6

Broadening the scope of phenomena that psychologists are able to study is associated with

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A)  descriptive research methods. 
B)  introspective research methods. 
C)  hypothetical deductive research methods. 
D)  functional research methods. 
A)  descriptive research methods. 
B)  introspective research methods. 
C)  hypothetical deductive research methods. 
D)  functional research methods.

Question 7

The measure of central tendency that is MOST sensitive to (or most influenced by) extreme scores in a distribution is the

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A)  standard deviation. 
B)  mean. 
C)  median. 
D)  mode. 
A)  standard deviation. 
B)  mean. 
C)  median. 
D)  mode.

Question 8

Completing an in-depth study of 100 members from a cult that committed mass suicide would be one example of ____________________ research.

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The answer of Completing an in-depth study of 100 members...

Question 9

Suppose a researcher discovered a strong negative correlation between the length of people's hair and the amount of money they paid for their automobile.In general, people who paid the least amount of money for their automobile also had

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A)  the longest hair. 
B)  mid-length hair. 
C)  the shortest hair. 
D)  either extremely long or extremely short hair. 
A)  the longest hair. 
B)  mid-length hair. 
C)  the shortest hair. 
D)  either extremely long or extremely short hair.

Question 10

A researcher found that clients who were randomly assigned to same-sex groups participated more in group therapy sessions than clients who were randomly assigned to coed groups.In this experiment, the dependent variable was

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A)  the amount of participation in the group therapy sessions. 
B)  whether or not the group was coed. 
C)  the clients' attitudes toward group therapy. 
D)  how much the clients' mental health improved. 
A)  the amount of participation in the group therapy sessions. 
B)  whether or not the group was coed. 
C)  the clients' attitudes toward group therapy. 
D)  how much the clients' mental health improved.

Question 11

The best type of evidence for psychological studies is anecdotal evidence.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Collecting the data in a research study is the ____________________ step in any scientific investigation.

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The answer of Collecting the data in a research study...

Question 13

Recording all instances of an event for a particular time period (such as how many times an older brother strikes his younger brother) without the subjects' awareness is an example of

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A)  compiling a case study. 
B)  correlational research. 
C)  conducting an experiment. 
D)  naturalistic observation. 
A)  compiling a case study. 
B)  correlational research. 
C)  conducting an experiment. 
D)  naturalistic observation.

Question 14

A researcher wants to see if a protein-enriched diet will enhance the maze-running performance of rats.One group of rats is fed the high-protein diet for the duration of the study; the other group continues to receive ordinary rat chow.In this experiment, the rats' maze-running performance is the

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A)  correlated variable. 
B)  control variable. 
C)  dependent variable. 
D)  independent variable. 
A)  correlated variable. 
B)  control variable. 
C)  dependent variable. 
D)  independent variable.

Question 15

One of the disadvantages of the experimental method is

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A)  the inability to generate cause-and-effect conclusions. 
B)  the artificial, contrived situations in which experiments are often conducted. 
C)  the length of time necessary to complete the study. 
D)  the fact that only one variable can be studied at a time. 
A)  the inability to generate cause-and-effect conclusions. 
B)  the artificial, contrived situations in which experiments are often conducted. 
C)  the length of time necessary to complete the study. 
D)  the fact that only one variable can be studied at a time.

Question 16

Answering the question of "how" something works is most closely associated with which goal of science?

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A)  the search for truth 
B)  application and control 
C)  measurement and description 
D)  understanding and prediction 
A)  the search for truth 
B)  application and control 
C)  measurement and description 
D)  understanding and prediction

Question 17

A researcher plans to study the relationship between people's smoking behaviour and their tendency to have minor physical illnesses (such as colds or the flu).Most likely she will use correlational research for the study because

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A)  correlational studies are always the "first choice" of researchers. 
B)  it is not practical or ethical to manipulate people's smoking behaviour. 
C)  correlational studies allow the researcher to draw strong cause and effect conclusions. 
D)  the university does not allow smoking in the psychology building. 
A)  correlational studies are always the "first choice" of researchers. 
B)  it is not practical or ethical to manipulate people's smoking behaviour. 
C)  correlational studies allow the researcher to draw strong cause and effect conclusions. 
D)  the university does not allow smoking in the psychology building.

Question 18

In an experiment designed to test memory processes, one group was given special instructions and asked to group the items on a list into categories while they tried to memorise them.A second group of participants was given the same list, but they did not receive any special instructions.In this study, the experimental group is

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A)  the group in which the participants remember the least items from the list. 
B)  the group who did not receive any special instructions. 
C)  the group who received the special instructions. 
D)  the group in which the participants remember the most items from the list. 
A)  the group in which the participants remember the least items from the list. 
B)  the group who did not receive any special instructions. 
C)  the group who received the special instructions. 
D)  the group in which the participants remember the most items from the list.

Question 19

The ____ approach assumes that events are governed by some lawful order.

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A)  philosophical 
B)  mechanical 
C)  scientific 
D)  cognitive 
A)  philosophical 
B)  mechanical 
C)  scientific 
D)  cognitive

Question 20

Which of the following statements about correlations is incorrect?

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A)  A and B correlate +1.00; therefore, they are causally related. 
B)  A and B correlate +1.00; if you know A you can predict B without error. 
C)  A and B correlate -1.00; if you know A you can predict B without error. 
D)  A correlation of +.90 gives better predictability than a correlation of +.60. 
A)  A and B correlate +1.00; therefore, they are causally related. 
B)  A and B correlate +1.00; if you know A you can predict B without error. 
C)  A and B correlate -1.00; if you know A you can predict B without error. 
D)  A correlation of +.90 gives better predictability than a correlation of +.60.

The subjects who participate in an experiment should

Self-report methods can be problematic due to the tendency for people to give socially appropriate answers.

Briefly describe the steps involved in scientific psychological research.

Dr Snyman predicts that if people are observed while they perform a complex task they will make more errors.Dr Snyman's prediction is an example of

Explain the difference between an independent variable and a dependent variable as used in the experimental method.

Broadening the scope of phenomena that psychologists are able to study is associated with

The measure of central tendency that is MOST sensitive to (or most influenced by) extreme scores in a distribution is the

Completing an in-depth study of 100 members from a cult that committed mass suicide would be one example of ____________________ research.

Suppose a researcher discovered a strong negative correlation between the length of people's hair and the amount of money they paid for their automobile.In general, people who paid the least amount of money for their automobile also had

A researcher found that clients who were randomly assigned to same-sex groups participated more in group therapy sessions than clients who were randomly assigned to coed groups.In this experiment, the dependent variable was

The best type of evidence for psychological studies is anecdotal evidence.

Collecting the data in a research study is the ____________________ step in any scientific investigation.

Recording all instances of an event for a particular time period (such as how many times an older brother strikes his younger brother) without the subjects' awareness is an example of

A researcher wants to see if a protein-enriched diet will enhance the maze-running performance of rats.One group of rats is fed the high-protein diet for the duration of the study; the other group continues to receive ordinary rat chow.In this experiment, the rats' maze-running performance is the

One of the disadvantages of the experimental method is

Answering the question of "how" something works is most closely associated with which goal of science?

A researcher plans to study the relationship between people's smoking behaviour and their tendency to have minor physical illnesses (such as colds or the flu).Most likely she will use correlational research for the study because

The ____ approach assumes that events are governed by some lawful order.

Which of the following statements about correlations is incorrect?

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Exam 2: Research Methods in Psychology

The subjects who participate in an experiment should

Self-report methods can be problematic due to the tendency for people to give socially appropriate answers.

Briefly describe the steps involved in scientific psychological research.

Dr Snyman predicts that if people are observed while they perform a complex task they will make more errors.Dr Snyman's prediction is an example of

Explain the difference between an independent variable and a dependent variable as used in the experimental method.

Broadening the scope of phenomena that psychologists are able to study is associated with

The measure of central tendency that is MOST sensitive to (or most influenced by) extreme scores in a distribution is the

Completing an in-depth study of 100 members from a cult that committed mass suicide would be one example of ____________________ research.

Suppose a researcher discovered a strong negative correlation between the length of people's hair and the amount of money they paid for their automobile.In general, people who paid the least amount of money for their automobile also had

A researcher found that clients who were randomly assigned to same-sex groups participated more in group therapy sessions than clients who were randomly assigned to coed groups.In this experiment, the dependent variable was

The best type of evidence for psychological studies is anecdotal evidence.

Collecting the data in a research study is the ____________________ step in any scientific investigation.

Recording all instances of an event for a particular time period (such as how many times an older brother strikes his younger brother) without the subjects' awareness is an example of

A researcher wants to see if a protein-enriched diet will enhance the maze-running performance of rats.One group of rats is fed the high-protein diet for the duration of the study; the other group continues to receive ordinary rat chow.In this experiment, the rats' maze-running performance is the

One of the disadvantages of the experimental method is

Answering the question of "how" something works is most closely associated with which goal of science?

A researcher plans to study the relationship between people's smoking behaviour and their tendency to have minor physical illnesses (such as colds or the flu).Most likely she will use correlational research for the study because

The ____ approach assumes that events are governed by some lawful order.

Which of the following statements about correlations is incorrect?

The Evolution of Psychology

Biology of Behaviour

Sensory Systems and Perception

States of Consciousness

Conditioning and Learning

Key Processes in Memory

Cognition and Language

Human Intelligence

Theories of Motives and Emotions

Human Development

Personality Theories

Social Psychology

Health Psychology

Abnormal Behaviour

Treatment of Abnormal Behaviour

Culture and Mental Health

Complementary Alternative Treatment of Mental Illnesses

Treatment of Mental Illnesses in South Africa: Culture-Related

Applied Psychology in South Africa

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