Question 1

The experimental method rests heavily on the assumption that

Accepted Answer

A)  two variables are positively correlated. 
B)  experimental and control groups are alike in all important matters except for the independent variable. 
C)  experimental and control groups are alike in all important matters except for the dependent variable. 
D)  the independent variable is quantifiable and measurable. 
A)  two variables are positively correlated. 
B)  experimental and control groups are alike in all important matters except for the independent variable. 
C)  experimental and control groups are alike in all important matters except for the dependent variable. 
D)  the independent variable is quantifiable and measurable.

Question 2

Modern technology has provided us with

Accepted Answer

A)  less control in our lives. 
B)  lower costs financially and within our personal lives as well. 
C)  countless time-saving devices. 
D)  improved mental health and happiness. 
A)  less control in our lives. 
B)  lower costs financially and within our personal lives as well. 
C)  countless time-saving devices. 
D)  improved mental health and happiness.

Question 3

A teacher takes notes while watching students on the playground to see if differences in play behavior are associated with discipline problems in class. The teacher is using which of the following research methods?

Accepted Answer

A)  Survey 
B)  Case study. 
C)  Experimentation 
D)  Naturalistic observation. 
A)  Survey 
B)  Case study. 
C)  Experimentation 
D)  Naturalistic observation.

Question 4

The "third-variable problem" is associated with the

Accepted Answer

A)  experimental method. 
B)  correlational method. 
C)  multivariate model. 
D)  placebo effect. 
A)  experimental method. 
B)  correlational method. 
C)  multivariate model. 
D)  placebo effect.

Question 5

When people take an empirical approach, they are asking for evidence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A correlation coefficient indicates the_____ and the_____ of the relationship between two variables.

Accepted Answer

A)  cause; effect. 
B)  control; manipulation. 
C)  strength; direction. 
D)  positive; negative. 
A)  cause; effect. 
B)  control; manipulation. 
C)  strength; direction. 
D)  positive; negative.

Question 7

Research indicates that

Accepted Answer

A)  married men are happier than married women. 
B)  married women are happier than married men. 
C)  both married men and women are happier than single or divorced men and women. 
D)  both single and divorced men and women are happier than married men and women. 
A)  married men are happier than married women. 
B)  married women are happier than married men. 
C)  both married men and women are happier than single or divorced men and women. 
D)  both single and divorced men and women are happier than married men and women.

Question 8

Students tend to overestimate their understanding of class information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

In naturalistic observation the researcher must be careful to set up interventions in a naturalistic environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Any research question can be answered by conducting a true experiment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A graduate student gives you a questionnaire to fill out about your attitudes on abortion, school prayer, and drug legalization. This graduate student is using which of the following research methods?

Accepted Answer

A)  Experimental 
B)  Case study 
C)  Survey 
D)  Naturalistic observation. 
A)  Experimental 
B)  Case study 
C)  Survey 
D)  Naturalistic observation.

Question 12

Which of the following is very important to overall happiness?

Accepted Answer

A)  Socioeconomic status. 
B)  Relationship satisfaction. 
C)  Prestige 
D)  Physical attractiveness. 
A)  Socioeconomic status. 
B)  Relationship satisfaction. 
C)  Prestige 
D)  Physical attractiveness.

Question 13

The process of adjustment relates to

Accepted Answer

A)  how people deal with stress. 
B)  behavior in groups. 
C)  friendship and love. 
D)  all of these. 
A)  how people deal with stress. 
B)  behavior in groups. 
C)  friendship and love. 
D)  all of these.

Question 14

An educational researcher wants to determine whether diet causes children to learn better in school. In this study, the dependent variable is

Accepted Answer

A)  the children. 
B)  the type of diet. 
C)  the age of the children. 
D)  a measure of learning. 
A)  the children. 
B)  the type of diet. 
C)  the age of the children. 
D)  a measure of learning.

Question 15

The method of loci is a mnemonic device that involves

Accepted Answer

A)  making up a logical story. 
B)  inventing a useful acronym. 
C)  memorizing a simple poem. 
D)  taking a make-believe walk where you associate images of items you want to remember. 
A)  making up a logical story. 
B)  inventing a useful acronym. 
C)  memorizing a simple poem. 
D)  taking a make-believe walk where you associate images of items you want to remember.

Question 16

According to your text, the two main types of research methods in psychology are_____ research methods and_____ research methods.

Accepted Answer

A)  biased; unbiased. 
B)  experimental; control. 
C)  dependent; independent. 
D)  experimental; correlational. 
A)  biased; unbiased. 
B)  experimental; control. 
C)  dependent; independent. 
D)  experimental; correlational.

Question 17

Psychology confines itself to the study of human behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Mnemonic devices are techniques for

Accepted Answer

A)  enhancing memory. 
B)  improving class attendance. 
C)  developing a study plan. 
D)  becoming an active listener. 
A)  enhancing memory. 
B)  improving class attendance. 
C)  developing a study plan. 
D)  becoming an active listener.

Question 19

The process of adjustment involves a person's coping with life challenges.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Betty is writing reflections to connect what she is reading in her textbook and how it relates to information in her own life and experience. She is using the memory principle of

Accepted Answer

A)  mnemonics 
B)  deep processing 
C)  distributed practice 
D)  cramming 
A)  mnemonics 
B)  deep processing 
C)  distributed practice 
D)  cramming

The experimental method rests heavily on the assumption that

Modern technology has provided us with

A teacher takes notes while watching students on the playground to see if differences in play behavior are associated with discipline problems in class. The teacher is using which of the following research methods?

The "third-variable problem" is associated with the

When people take an empirical approach, they are asking for evidence.

A correlation coefficient indicates the_ and the_ of the relationship between two variables.

Research indicates that

Students tend to overestimate their understanding of class information.

In naturalistic observation the researcher must be careful to set up interventions in a naturalistic environment.

Any research question can be answered by conducting a true experiment.

A graduate student gives you a questionnaire to fill out about your attitudes on abortion, school prayer, and drug legalization. This graduate student is using which of the following research methods?

Which of the following is very important to overall happiness?

The process of adjustment relates to

An educational researcher wants to determine whether diet causes children to learn better in school. In this study, the dependent variable is

The method of loci is a mnemonic device that involves

According to your text, the two main types of research methods in psychology are_ research methods and_ research methods.

Psychology confines itself to the study of human behavior.

Mnemonic devices are techniques for

The process of adjustment involves a person's coping with life challenges.

Betty is writing reflections to connect what she is reading in her textbook and how it relates to information in her own life and experience. She is using the memory principle of

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The experimental method rests heavily on the assumption that

Modern technology has provided us with

A teacher takes notes while watching students on the playground to see if differences in play behavior are associated with discipline problems in class. The teacher is using which of the following research methods?

The "third-variable problem" is associated with the

When people take an empirical approach, they are asking for evidence.

A correlation coefficient indicates the_____ and the_____ of the relationship between two variables.

Research indicates that

Students tend to overestimate their understanding of class information.

In naturalistic observation the researcher must be careful to set up interventions in a naturalistic environment.

Any research question can be answered by conducting a true experiment.

A graduate student gives you a questionnaire to fill out about your attitudes on abortion, school prayer, and drug legalization. This graduate student is using which of the following research methods?

Which of the following is very important to overall happiness?

The process of adjustment relates to

An educational researcher wants to determine whether diet causes children to learn better in school. In this study, the dependent variable is

The method of loci is a mnemonic device that involves

According to your text, the two main types of research methods in psychology are_____ research methods and_____ research methods.

Psychology confines itself to the study of human behavior.

Mnemonic devices are techniques for

The process of adjustment involves a person's coping with life challenges.

Betty is writing reflections to connect what she is reading in her textbook and how it relates to information in her own life and experience. She is using the memory principle of

Theories of Personality

Stress and Its Effects

Coping Processes

Psychology and Physical Health

The Self

Social Thinking and Social Influence

Interpersonal Communication

Friendship and Love

Marriage and the Family

Gender and Behavior

Development and Expression of Sexuality

Careers and Work

Psychological Disorders

Psychotherapy

Positive Psychology

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A correlation coefficient indicates the_ and the_ of the relationship between two variables.

According to your text, the two main types of research methods in psychology are_ research methods and_ research methods.