Question 1

A major problem with the "flawed predator"experiment described in the text involved

Accepted Answer

A)  failure to assign subjects to groups in a random order. 
B)  failure to provide an operational definition for the dependent variable. 
C)  the original hypothesis as framed by the experimenter. 
D)  the order in which stimuli were presented to subjects. 
E)  the location of the experiment. 
A)  failure to assign subjects to groups in a random order. 
B)  failure to provide an operational definition for the dependent variable. 
C)  the original hypothesis as framed by the experimenter. 
D)  the order in which stimuli were presented to subjects. 
E)  the location of the experiment. D

Question 2

Explain the rationale behind the use of inferential statistics for determining the significance of research results.

Accepted Answer

The student's response should describe the role of chance in influencing research results and explain the guidelines used to determine when a difference between the performance of two groups is large enough to be considered significant.

Question 3

Which of the following correlation coefficients represents the weakest correlation?

Accepted Answer

A)  +.58 
B)  +.62 
C)  -.66 
D)  -.71 
E)  +.38 
A)  +.58 
B)  +.62 
C)  -.66 
D)  -.71 
E)  +.38 E

Question 4

If an experimental procedure produces consistent results under consistent conditions, then the procedure is said to be

Accepted Answer

A)  reliable. 
B)  valid. 
C)  operationally defined. 
D)  counterbalanced. 
E)  stable. 
A)  reliable. 
B)  valid. 
C)  operationally defined. 
D)  counterbalanced. 
E)  stable.

Question 5

Kremsa has just finished completing a class project in which she investigated the relationship between hours spent studying for an examination and performance on the exam. She simply asked students how many hours they studied for their last psychology exam and what scores they earned. She calculated a correlation coefficient and found that the fewer hours students studied for their exams, the lower their scores. Which of the correlation coefficients below best represents Kremsa's findings?

Accepted Answer

A)  -.7 
B)  -.3 
C)  +.2 
D)  +.5 
E)  0 
A)  -.7 
B)  -.3 
C)  +.2 
D)  +.5 
E)  0

Question 6

The case of Wendell Johnson's 1930s research on speech problems, indicates that if a researcher has a valid scientific theory and sincere intentions to do good, this is usually sufficient to avoid ethical issues.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Dr. Green is studying the effects of alcohol on manual dexterity. Group A is given 250 milliliters of an alcoholic beverage to drink, Group B is given 500 milliliters of the same beverage to drink, Group C is given 750 milliliters of the same beverage to drink, and Group D is given 500 milliliters of a nonalcoholic drink that looks, tastes, and smells like the alcoholic beverage. Which group was given the placebo?

Accepted Answer

A)  Group A 
B)  Group B 
C)  Group C 
D)  Group D 
E)  None of the groups were given a placebo. 
A)  Group A 
B)  Group B 
C)  Group C 
D)  Group D 
E)  None of the groups were given a placebo.

Question 8

Which of the following correlation coefficients represents the strongest correlation?

Accepted Answer

A)  +.58 
B)  +.62 
C)  -.66 
D)  -.71 
E)  +.38 
A)  +.58 
B)  +.62 
C)  -.66 
D)  -.71 
E)  +.38

Question 9

Informed consent is an ethical principle in animal research.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Part of the scientific method involves communicating the results of research to professionals by means of journal articles and conference presentations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

One way to increase the likelihood of finding a statistically significant difference between the groups in any study is to

Accepted Answer

A)  conduct the study several different times. 
B)  manipulate confounding variables as well as independent variables. 
C)  use a very large number of subjects in each of the groups. 
D)  increase the validity of the methodology used. 
E)  ensure that reliable sampling of the subject population has been achieved. 
A)  conduct the study several different times. 
B)  manipulate confounding variables as well as independent variables. 
C)  use a very large number of subjects in each of the groups. 
D)  increase the validity of the methodology used. 
E)  ensure that reliable sampling of the subject population has been achieved.

Question 12

A representative group of subjects from a larger group of people is called an

Accepted Answer

A)  sample. 
B)  population. 
C)  parameter. 
D)  target group. 
E)  experimental condition. 
A)  sample. 
B)  population. 
C)  parameter. 
D)  target group. 
E)  experimental condition.

Question 13

To investigate the effects of __________ on behaviour we would most likely use a correlational study.

Accepted Answer

A)  personality 
B)  alcohol 
C)  room colour 
D)  learning 
E)  reward 
A)  personality 
B)  alcohol 
C)  room colour 
D)  learning 
E)  reward

Question 14

Correlational studies are useful in determining

Accepted Answer

A)  cause and effect relationships. 
B)  whether two variables are related. 
C)  if the double-blind procedure is effective. 
D)  the reliability and validity of research results. 
E)  if confounding variables are present. 
A)  cause and effect relationships. 
B)  whether two variables are related. 
C)  if the double-blind procedure is effective. 
D)  the reliability and validity of research results. 
E)  if confounding variables are present.

Question 15

The set of rules that govern the collection and analysis of data in observational studies or experiments is referred to as __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  hypotheses 
B)  theories 
C)  the scientific method 
D)  an operational definition 
E)  science 
A)  hypotheses 
B)  theories 
C)  the scientific method 
D)  an operational definition 
E)  science

Question 16

In any experiment, the variable that is manipulated is called the dependent variable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Most psychologists consider a __________ percent probability of their finding being due to chance to be statistically significant.

Accepted Answer

A)  5 
B)  7 
C)  10 
D)  12 
E)  50 
A)  5 
B)  7 
C)  10 
D)  12 
E)  50

Question 18

Dr. Green is studying the effects of alcohol on manual dexterity. Group A is given 250 milliliters of an alcoholic beverage to drink, Group B is given 500 milliliters of the same beverage to drink, Group C is given 750 of this beverage to drink, and Group D is given a placebo to drink. Which group is the control group?

Accepted Answer

A)  Group A 
B)  Group B 
C)  Group C 
D)  Group D 
E)  There is no control group in this experiment. 
A)  Group A 
B)  Group B 
C)  Group C 
D)  Group D 
E)  There is no control group in this experiment.

Question 19

In Canadian universities where research is carried out with human subjects, the Interagency Policy specifies that __________ should be used

Accepted Answer

A)  no deception 
B)  caution in informing subject about research 
C)  well designed experiments 
D)  no experimental methods 
E)  review by research ethics boards 
A)  no deception 
B)  caution in informing subject about research 
C)  well designed experiments 
D)  no experimental methods 
E)  review by research ethics boards

Question 20

If Doctor Peters manipulates heat in order to observe its effects on aggression he is carrying out a(n) __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  experiment 
B)  correlational study 
C)  case study 
D)  study using naturalistic observation 
E)  hypothesis 
A)  experiment 
B)  correlational study 
C)  case study 
D)  study using naturalistic observation 
E)  hypothesis

A major problem with the "flawed predator"experiment described in the text involved

Explain the rationale behind the use of inferential statistics for determining the significance of research results.

Which of the following correlation coefficients represents the weakest correlation?

If an experimental procedure produces consistent results under consistent conditions, then the procedure is said to be

The case of Wendell Johnson's 1930s research on speech problems, indicates that if a researcher has a valid scientific theory and sincere intentions to do good, this is usually sufficient to avoid ethical issues.

Which of the following correlation coefficients represents the strongest correlation?

Informed consent is an ethical principle in animal research.

Part of the scientific method involves communicating the results of research to professionals by means of journal articles and conference presentations.

One way to increase the likelihood of finding a statistically significant difference between the groups in any study is to

A representative group of subjects from a larger group of people is called an

To investigate the effects of __________ on behaviour we would most likely use a correlational study.

Correlational studies are useful in determining

The set of rules that govern the collection and analysis of data in observational studies or experiments is referred to as __________.

In any experiment, the variable that is manipulated is called the dependent variable.

Most psychologists consider a __________ percent probability of their finding being due to chance to be statistically significant.

In Canadian universities where research is carried out with human subjects, the Interagency Policy specifies that __________ should be used

If Doctor Peters manipulates heat in order to observe its effects on aggression he is carrying out a(n) __________.

The Science of Psychology

Evolution, Heredity, and Behaviour

Biology of Behaviour

Sensation

Perception

Learning and Behaviour

Memory

Consciousness

Language

Intelligence and Thinking

Lifespan Development

Motivation and Emotion

Personality

Social Psychology

Lifestyle, Stress, and Health

The Nature and Causes of Psychological Disorders

The Treatment of Psychological Disorders

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Exam 2: The Ways and Means of Psychology

A major problem with the "flawed predator"experiment described in the text involved

Explain the rationale behind the use of inferential statistics for determining the significance of research results.

Which of the following correlation coefficients represents the weakest correlation?

If an experimental procedure produces consistent results under consistent conditions, then the procedure is said to be

The case of Wendell Johnson's 1930s research on speech problems, indicates that if a researcher has a valid scientific theory and sincere intentions to do good, this is usually sufficient to avoid ethical issues.

Which of the following correlation coefficients represents the strongest correlation?

Informed consent is an ethical principle in animal research.

Part of the scientific method involves communicating the results of research to professionals by means of journal articles and conference presentations.

One way to increase the likelihood of finding a statistically significant difference between the groups in any study is to

A representative group of subjects from a larger group of people is called an

To investigate the effects of __________ on behaviour we would most likely use a correlational study.

Correlational studies are useful in determining

The set of rules that govern the collection and analysis of data in observational studies or experiments is referred to as __________.

In any experiment, the variable that is manipulated is called the dependent variable.

Most psychologists consider a __________ percent probability of their finding being due to chance to be statistically significant.

In Canadian universities where research is carried out with human subjects, the Interagency Policy specifies that __________ should be used

If Doctor Peters manipulates heat in order to observe its effects on aggression he is carrying out a(n) __________.

The Science of Psychology

Evolution, Heredity, and Behaviour

Biology of Behaviour

Sensation

Perception

Learning and Behaviour

Memory

Consciousness

Language

Intelligence and Thinking

Lifespan Development

Motivation and Emotion

Personality

Social Psychology

Lifestyle, Stress, and Health

The Nature and Causes of Psychological Disorders

The Treatment of Psychological Disorders

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