Question 1

Nominal scales provide the most information of any measurement scale.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

An interval scale has equally spaced intervals and a true zero point.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

_____ occur(s) when the values of a variable have an upper or lower limit, which is encountered during the course of an observation.

Accepted Answer

A)  Insensitivity 
B)  Range effects 
C)  Ecological invalidity 
D)  Unreliability 
A)  Insensitivity 
B)  Range effects 
C)  Ecological invalidity 
D)  Unreliability

Question 4

In addition to participant attitudes and cues from the researcher, Greene and Loftus (1984) found that:

Accepted Answer

A)  there are other factors that can affect a participant's performance in an experiment. 
B)  male participants tend to be more uncooperative than female participants. 
C)  events outside the laboratory can affect the results of an experiment. 
D)  female participants tend to be more uncooperative than male participants. 
A)  there are other factors that can affect a participant's performance in an experiment. 
B)  male participants tend to be more uncooperative than female participants. 
C)  events outside the laboratory can affect the results of an experiment. 
D)  female participants tend to be more uncooperative than male participants.

Question 5

In a reaction time experiment, you record how long it takes a participant to respond after a stimulus is presented. This behavioral measure is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  frequency. 
B)  timing. 
C)  latency. 
D)  None of the answers is correct. 
A)  frequency. 
B)  timing. 
C)  latency. 
D)  None of the answers is correct.

Question 6

Using an established measure is a good idea because:

Accepted Answer

A)  the validity of the measure is known. 
B)  new measures are usually unreliable. 
C)  you are not tied to previous theory and dogma. 
D)  None of the answers is correct. 
A)  the validity of the measure is known. 
B)  new measures are usually unreliable. 
C)  you are not tied to previous theory and dogma. 
D)  None of the answers is correct.

Question 7

Tailoring your measures to the abilities of your participants:

Accepted Answer

A)  needs to be done only when working with young children. 
B)  needs to be done only when working with retarded children and adults. 
C)  needs to be done only when working with young children or retarded individuals. 
D)  may have to be done even when working with normal adults. 
A)  needs to be done only when working with young children. 
B)  needs to be done only when working with retarded children and adults. 
C)  needs to be done only when working with young children or retarded individuals. 
D)  may have to be done even when working with normal adults.

Question 8

A measure can be accurate but unreliable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Describe the four types of dependent measures and their use in psychological research.

Accepted Answer

Dependent measures are the variables tha

Question 10

Failing to adequately clean out an operant chamber between subjects can leave behind odor cues that are a source of _____ in animal research.

Accepted Answer

A)  experimenter bias 
B)  demand characteristics 
C)  role attitude cues 
D)  expectancy effects 
A)  experimenter bias 
B)  demand characteristics 
C)  role attitude cues 
D)  expectancy effects

Question 11

If the data from a new measure fit with what is already known about the phenomenon being measured, then the measure has construct validity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

As part of a requirement for a graduate course on test construction, you develop a new measure of IQ for infants. You examine the items on your test and determine that your measure appears to be valid. You have established _____ validity.

Accepted Answer

A)  criterion-related 
B)  superficial 
C)  face 
D)  concurrent 
A)  criterion-related 
B)  superficial 
C)  face 
D)  concurrent

Question 13

_____ are used in an experiment, along with your dependent variables, to test whether or not your independent variable had its intended effect.

Accepted Answer

A)  Pilot studies 
B)  Manipulation checks 
C)  Quasi-variables 
D)  Matching variables 
A)  Pilot studies 
B)  Manipulation checks 
C)  Quasi-variables 
D)  Matching variables

Question 14

The _____ of a physical measure, such as height or weight, is derived by repeatedly measuring a fixed quantity of the physical variable and using the observed variation in measured value.

Accepted Answer

A)  precision 
B)  face validity 
C)  interrater reliability 
D)  range effect 
A)  precision 
B)  face validity 
C)  interrater reliability 
D)  range effect

Question 15

Classifying participants as to whether they are highly susceptible to hypnosis, moderately susceptible to hypnosis, or not at all susceptible to hypnosis constitutes a(n) _____ scale of measurement.

Accepted Answer

A)  ordinal 
B)  interval 
C)  ratio 
D)  nominal 
A)  ordinal 
B)  interval 
C)  ratio 
D)  nominal

Question 16

Discuss the problem of experimenter bias, and the steps that can be taken to avoid this.

Accepted Answer

Experimenter bias refers to the tendency

Question 17

You ask your friends to rate compact discs of various types of music on a scale ranging from zero to ten. You are employing a(n) _____ scale.

Accepted Answer

A)  ordinal 
B)  ratio 
C)  interval 
D)  nominal 
A)  ordinal 
B)  ratio 
C)  interval 
D)  nominal

Question 18

A problem with self-report measures is that:

Accepted Answer

A)  you cannot be certain that subjects are giving accurate accounts of events. 
B)  they are difficult to administer. 
C)  they tend to confuse subjects. 
D)  All of the answers are correct. 
A)  you cannot be certain that subjects are giving accurate accounts of events. 
B)  they are difficult to administer. 
C)  they tend to confuse subjects. 
D)  All of the answers are correct.

Question 19

In the _____, neither the experimenter nor the participants know at the time of testing which treatments the participants are receiving.

Accepted Answer

A)  pilot study 
B)  single-blind technique 
C)  double-blind technique 
D)  Implicit Association Test (IAT) 
A)  pilot study 
B)  single-blind technique 
C)  double-blind technique 
D)  Implicit Association Test (IAT)

Question 20

The measurements made by the phrenologists were:

Accepted Answer

A)  valid. 
B)  highly reliable but invalid as measures of mental characteristics. 
C)  valid but unreliable. 
D)  unreliable but accurate. 
A)  valid. 
B)  highly reliable but invalid as measures of mental characteristics. 
C)  valid but unreliable. 
D)  unreliable but accurate.

Nominal scales provide the most information of any measurement scale.

An interval scale has equally spaced intervals and a true zero point.

_____ occur(s) when the values of a variable have an upper or lower limit, which is encountered during the course of an observation.

In addition to participant attitudes and cues from the researcher, Greene and Loftus (1984) found that:

In a reaction time experiment, you record how long it takes a participant to respond after a stimulus is presented. This behavioral measure is known as:

Using an established measure is a good idea because:

Tailoring your measures to the abilities of your participants:

A measure can be accurate but unreliable.

Describe the four types of dependent measures and their use in psychological research.

Failing to adequately clean out an operant chamber between subjects can leave behind odor cues that are a source of _____ in animal research.

If the data from a new measure fit with what is already known about the phenomenon being measured, then the measure has construct validity.

As part of a requirement for a graduate course on test construction, you develop a new measure of IQ for infants. You examine the items on your test and determine that your measure appears to be valid. You have established _____ validity.

_____ are used in an experiment, along with your dependent variables, to test whether or not your independent variable had its intended effect.

The _____ of a physical measure, such as height or weight, is derived by repeatedly measuring a fixed quantity of the physical variable and using the observed variation in measured value.

Classifying participants as to whether they are highly susceptible to hypnosis, moderately susceptible to hypnosis, or not at all susceptible to hypnosis constitutes a(n) _____ scale of measurement.

Discuss the problem of experimenter bias, and the steps that can be taken to avoid this.

You ask your friends to rate compact discs of various types of music on a scale ranging from zero to ten. You are employing a(n) _____ scale.

A problem with self-report measures is that:

In the _____, neither the experimenter nor the participants know at the time of testing which treatments the participants are receiving.

The measurements made by the phrenologists were:

Explaining Behavior

Developing and Evaluating Theories of Behavior

Getting Ideas for Research

Choosing a Research Design

Choosing and Using Research Subjects

Understanding Ethical Issues in the Research Process

Doing Nonexperimental Research

Doing Survey Research

Using Between-Subjects and Within-Subjects Experimental Designs

Using Specialized Research Designs

Using Single-Subject Designs

Describing Data

Using Inferential Statistics

Using Multivariate Design and Analysis

Reporting Your Research Results

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Exam 5: Making Systematic Observations

Nominal scales provide the most information of any measurement scale.

An interval scale has equally spaced intervals and a true zero point.

_____ occur(s) when the values of a variable have an upper or lower limit, which is encountered during the course of an observation.

In addition to participant attitudes and cues from the researcher, Greene and Loftus (1984) found that:

In a reaction time experiment, you record how long it takes a participant to respond after a stimulus is presented. This behavioral measure is known as:

Using an established measure is a good idea because:

Tailoring your measures to the abilities of your participants:

A measure can be accurate but unreliable.

Describe the four types of dependent measures and their use in psychological research.

Failing to adequately clean out an operant chamber between subjects can leave behind odor cues that are a source of _____ in animal research.

If the data from a new measure fit with what is already known about the phenomenon being measured, then the measure has construct validity.

As part of a requirement for a graduate course on test construction, you develop a new measure of IQ for infants. You examine the items on your test and determine that your measure appears to be valid. You have established _____ validity.

_____ are used in an experiment, along with your dependent variables, to test whether or not your independent variable had its intended effect.

The _____ of a physical measure, such as height or weight, is derived by repeatedly measuring a fixed quantity of the physical variable and using the observed variation in measured value.

Classifying participants as to whether they are highly susceptible to hypnosis, moderately susceptible to hypnosis, or not at all susceptible to hypnosis constitutes a(n) _____ scale of measurement.

Discuss the problem of experimenter bias, and the steps that can be taken to avoid this.

You ask your friends to rate compact discs of various types of music on a scale ranging from zero to ten. You are employing a(n) _____ scale.

A problem with self-report measures is that:

In the _____, neither the experimenter nor the participants know at the time of testing which treatments the participants are receiving.

The measurements made by the phrenologists were:

Explaining Behavior

Developing and Evaluating Theories of Behavior

Getting Ideas for Research

Choosing a Research Design

Choosing and Using Research Subjects

Understanding Ethical Issues in the Research Process

Doing Nonexperimental Research

Doing Survey Research

Using Between-Subjects and Within-Subjects Experimental Designs

Using Specialized Research Designs

Using Single-Subject Designs

Describing Data

Using Inferential Statistics

Using Multivariate Design and Analysis

Reporting Your Research Results

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