Exam 4: The Methods and Ethics of Research

Animal rights activists may be making headway in their efforts, since in the last 30 years ______.

Which of the following is true about theories?

Dr. Chenet has enough research funding to be conducting research at multiple facilities. When he applies for renewal of his grants and is questioned about some of his data from university A, he tells his reviewers that the data in question are from University B. When the administration of University B has questions about a recent publication, Dr. Chenet tells them that the data in question are from University A's research center. Unfortunately for Dr. Chenet, the university administrators and the grant reviewers have a conference call and are puzzled as to where data are being collected and on which subjects. It is beginning to be apparent that Dr. Chenet is engaging in ______.

How are scientists now detecting fabricated data?

Which of the following is an accurate statement regarding the use of electrical stimulation techniques in humans?

Which of the following techniques stimulates the greatest portion of the brain at one time?

Despite protests from animal rights activists, scientists have continued research on animals because ______.

Tanesha wants to determine how damage to the suprachiasmatic nucleus of rats will impact their sleep/waking cycles. What device must she use if she plans to lesion this structure?

Why is observation a better way to obtain accurate knowledge about the world than intuition?

What is one example of a change in scientific understanding based on new evidence?

Which of the following is true about MRI?

Which of the following is true of cryptochromes?

In order to best characterize neurons, Santiago Ramón y Cajal needed to stain entire neurons but not every neuron in the brain. This can best be accomplished with ______.

If a researcher is allowed to use deception in a study with human participants, when should they reveal the true study purpose and procedures to the participants?

Which of the following techniques is being used to promote vision in people who are blind?

Scientists concerned about poorly supported claims that specific brain areas are involved in complex behaviors such as empathy have compared brain imaging to the flawed theory of ______.

Dr. Medina wants to locate the receptors for THC in the brain. What staining or imaging technique should she use?

In vitro fertilization studies have demonstrated that ______ in children with prenatal nicotine exposure is based on prenatal environment rather than genetics.

Which of the following is a situation in which deception would be considered justified according to the American Psychological Association?

In an experiment, the researcher removes any ______ variables that might influence the behavior of subjects.