Question 1

______ control involves making sure that participants in different conditions are exposed to the same environmental stimuli,except for the ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  Extraneous; dependent variable 
B)  Extraneous; independent variable 
C)  Experimental; independent variable 
D)  Experimental; dependent variable 
A)  Extraneous; dependent variable 
B)  Extraneous; independent variable 
C)  Experimental; independent variable 
D)  Experimental; dependent variable

Question 2

External validity refers to the extent to which one can infer that an independent variable has influenced the dependent variable-that is,has caused the difference in behaviors between the participants in the different experimental conditions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Gathering data from a 50-year-old census report is an example of what category of observation,as reported in the text?

Accepted Answer

A)  historical 
B)  retrospective 
C)  indirect 
D)  external 
A)  historical 
B)  retrospective 
C)  indirect 
D)  external

Question 4

In constructing surveys,it is generally advisable to

Accepted Answer

A)  make assumptions about the respondent's experiences, thus directing the question content 
B)  use response alternatives such as "frequently" and "occasionally," thus allowing some latitude in interpretation 
C)  place demographic questions at the end because they tend to be boring and personal 
D)  place demographic questions at the beginning because then participants will respond 
A)  make assumptions about the respondent's experiences, thus directing the question content 
B)  use response alternatives such as "frequently" and "occasionally," thus allowing some latitude in interpretation 
C)  place demographic questions at the end because they tend to be boring and personal 
D)  place demographic questions at the beginning because then participants will respond

Question 5

As discussed in the text,decisions concerning how to conduct research in applied social psychology are made on the basis of three research dimensions: method of data collection,method of statistical analysis,and research question.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

control involves making sure that participants in different conditions are exposed to the same environmental stimuli,except for the .

External validity refers to the extent to which one can infer that an independent variable has influenced the dependent variable-that is,has caused the difference in behaviors between the participants in the different experimental conditions.

Gathering data from a 50-year-old census report is an example of what category of observation,as reported in the text?

In constructing surveys,it is generally advisable to

As discussed in the text,decisions concerning how to conduct research in applied social psychology are made on the basis of three research dimensions: method of data collection,method of statistical analysis,and research question.

Defining the Field of Applied Social Psychology

Social Psychological Theory

Intervention and Evaluation

Applying Social Psychology to Clinical and Counseling Psychology

Applying Social Psychology to Sports Teams

Applying Social Psychology to the Media

Applying Social Psychology to Health

Applying Social Psychology to Education

Applying Social Psychology to Organizations

Applying Social Psychology to the Criminal Justice System

Applying Social Psychology to the Community

Applying Social Psychology to the Environment

Applying Social Psychology to Diversity

Applying Social Psychology to Personal Relationships

Applying Social Psychology to the Classroom

Applying Social Psychology to the Good Life: Balancing Optimism and Pessimism

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Exam 3: Research Methods in Applied Social Psychology

______ control involves making sure that participants in different conditions are exposed to the same environmental stimuli,except for the ______.

External validity refers to the extent to which one can infer that an independent variable has influenced the dependent variable-that is,has caused the difference in behaviors between the participants in the different experimental conditions.

Gathering data from a 50-year-old census report is an example of what category of observation,as reported in the text?

In constructing surveys,it is generally advisable to

As discussed in the text,decisions concerning how to conduct research in applied social psychology are made on the basis of three research dimensions: method of data collection,method of statistical analysis,and research question.

Defining the Field of Applied Social Psychology

Social Psychological Theory

Intervention and Evaluation

Applying Social Psychology to Clinical and Counseling Psychology

Applying Social Psychology to Sports Teams

Applying Social Psychology to the Media

Applying Social Psychology to Health

Applying Social Psychology to Education

Applying Social Psychology to Organizations

Applying Social Psychology to the Criminal Justice System

Applying Social Psychology to the Community

Applying Social Psychology to the Environment

Applying Social Psychology to Diversity

Applying Social Psychology to Personal Relationships

Applying Social Psychology to the Classroom

Applying Social Psychology to the Good Life: Balancing Optimism and Pessimism

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control involves making sure that participants in different conditions are exposed to the same environmental stimuli,except for the .