Question 1

Translational research is best thought of as ________ basic research and applied research.

Accepted Answer

A) Superior to both 
B) Inferior to both 
C) A bridge between 
D) Another word for 
A) Superior to both 
B) Inferior to both 
C) A bridge between 
D) Another word for

Question 2

Dr.Gonzalez is a peer reviewer for a manuscript submitted to a journal.He is likely to provide comments on all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) How interesting the research is 
B) How well the research was conducted 
C) The prestige/reputation of the author 
D) How important the results are 
A) How interesting the research is 
B) How well the research was conducted 
C) The prestige/reputation of the author 
D) How important the results are

Question 3

Another word for data is a/an ________.

Accepted Answer

A) Theory 
B) Observation 
C) Prediction 
D) Outcome 
A) Theory 
B) Observation 
C) Prediction 
D) Outcome

Question 4

Both James and Thomas have theories that explain why listening to classical music while reading is associated with increased recall of the material.James' theory is much simpler than Thomas'.Thomas created his theory a few months before James did.Which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

A) James' theory would be considered better because it is more parsimonious. 
B) James' theory would be considered better because it was thought of more recently. 
C) Thomas' theory would be considered better because he thought of it first. 
D) Thomas' theory would be considered better because it is more complex. 
A) James' theory would be considered better because it is more parsimonious. 
B) James' theory would be considered better because it was thought of more recently. 
C) Thomas' theory would be considered better because he thought of it first. 
D) Thomas' theory would be considered better because it is more complex.

Question 5

Benjamin is a social psychologist who studies marriage.He believes that marital satisfaction has two components: the ability to trust one's partner and a belief that one can be a good spouse.This is known as:

Accepted Answer

A) A theory 
B) A hypothesis 
C) Data 
D) Research 
A) A theory 
B) A hypothesis 
C) Data 
D) Research

Question 6

Another word for hypothesis is a/an ________.

Accepted Answer

A) Theory 
B) Observation 
C) Prediction 
D) Outcome 
A) Theory 
B) Observation 
C) Prediction 
D) Outcome

Question 7

The Harlow study described in the text is an example of basic research.It found that attachment to a caregiver is important in the early months of life.How might a researcher use this study as inspiration for an applied research study?

Accepted Answer

Students should provide an example apply

Question 8

Paul wakes up on Tuesday morning and none of the lights or the appliances in his apartment are working.What theory might explain why this is happening? What could Paul do to test your theory? How is this an example of the theory-data cycle in science?

Accepted Answer

Students should propose a theory for why

Question 9

Research that is done specifically to add to our general understanding of psychology,like distinguishing the components of extraversion or predicting the time it takes a person to determine whether an object is a face or another object,is known as:

Accepted Answer

A) Basic research 
B) Applied research 
C) Empirical research 
D) Translational research 
A) Basic research 
B) Applied research 
C) Empirical research 
D) Translational research

Question 10

Your friend Gaby loves reading articles about psychology studies in her monthly women's magazine.Which of the following would you tell her?

Accepted Answer

A) Stop reading those articles because they are never accurate. 
B) Peer-reviewed journals are much easier to read than magazines. 
C) Be careful about reading those articles because they may not present accurate findings. 
D) Reading those magazines is just as good as reading the peer-reviewed journals. 
A) Stop reading those articles because they are never accurate. 
B) Peer-reviewed journals are much easier to read than magazines. 
C) Be careful about reading those articles because they may not present accurate findings. 
D) Reading those magazines is just as good as reading the peer-reviewed journals.

Question 11

Which of the following is the reason that scientific journals use peer review?

Accepted Answer

A) It is cost effective. 
B) It is more efficient/faster. 
C) It encourages collaboration among researchers. 
D) It ensures that the studies published are of the highest quality. 
A) It is cost effective. 
B) It is more efficient/faster. 
C) It encourages collaboration among researchers. 
D) It ensures that the studies published are of the highest quality.

Question 12

Occam's razor states that the simplest solution is the best,all things being equal.This speaks to a theory's:

Accepted Answer

A) Parsimony 
B) Falsifiability 
C) Theorizing 
D) Empiricism 
A) Parsimony 
B) Falsifiability 
C) Theorizing 
D) Empiricism

Question 13

Provide two reasons why it is beneficial to be a good consumer of research,even if you are not a psychologist.

Accepted Answer

Several answers are acceptable,including

Question 14

Articles that could be considered journalism:

Accepted Answer

A) Are typically written by scientists 
B) Are typically written for scientists 
C) Are hard to access 
D) Do not require specialized education to read 
A) Are typically written by scientists 
B) Are typically written for scientists 
C) Are hard to access 
D) Do not require specialized education to read

Question 15

Nadia submits her article to a scientific journal for publication.Who makes the final decision on whether an article is published in that scientific journal?

Accepted Answer

A) The editor of the journal 
B) Nadia,the author of the article 
C) A panel of experts 
D) The publisher of the journal 
A) The editor of the journal 
B) Nadia,the author of the article 
C) A panel of experts 
D) The publisher of the journal

Translational research is best thought of as ________ basic research and applied research.

Dr.Gonzalez is a peer reviewer for a manuscript submitted to a journal.He is likely to provide comments on all of the following EXCEPT:

Another word for data is a/an ________.

Both James and Thomas have theories that explain why listening to classical music while reading is associated with increased recall of the material.James' theory is much simpler than Thomas'.Thomas created his theory a few months before James did.Which of the following is true?

Benjamin is a social psychologist who studies marriage.He believes that marital satisfaction has two components: the ability to trust one's partner and a belief that one can be a good spouse.This is known as:

Another word for hypothesis is a/an ________.

The Harlow study described in the text is an example of basic research.It found that attachment to a caregiver is important in the early months of life.How might a researcher use this study as inspiration for an applied research study?

Paul wakes up on Tuesday morning and none of the lights or the appliances in his apartment are working.What theory might explain why this is happening? What could Paul do to test your theory? How is this an example of the theory-data cycle in science?

Research that is done specifically to add to our general understanding of psychology,like distinguishing the components of extraversion or predicting the time it takes a person to determine whether an object is a face or another object,is known as:

Your friend Gaby loves reading articles about psychology studies in her monthly women's magazine.Which of the following would you tell her?

Which of the following is the reason that scientific journals use peer review?

Occam's razor states that the simplest solution is the best,all things being equal.This speaks to a theory's:

Provide two reasons why it is beneficial to be a good consumer of research,even if you are not a psychologist.

Articles that could be considered journalism:

Nadia submits her article to a scientific journal for publication.Who makes the final decision on whether an article is published in that scientific journal?

Sources of Information: Evaluating, finding, and Reading Information

Three Claims, four Validities: Interrogation Tools for Consumers of Research

Ethical Guidelines for Psychology Research

Identifying Good Measurement

Surveys and Observations: Describing What People Do

Sampling: Estimating the Frequency of Behaviors and Beliefs

Bivariate Correlational Research

Multivariate Correlational Research

Introduction to Simple Experiments

More on Experiments: Confounding and Obscuring Variables

Experiments With More Than One Independent Variable

Quasi-Experiments and Small-N Designs

Replicability, generalization, and the Real World

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Exam 1: Psychology Is a Way of Thinking

Translational research is best thought of as ________ basic research and applied research.

Dr.Gonzalez is a peer reviewer for a manuscript submitted to a journal.He is likely to provide comments on all of the following EXCEPT:

Another word for data is a/an ________.

Both James and Thomas have theories that explain why listening to classical music while reading is associated with increased recall of the material.James' theory is much simpler than Thomas'.Thomas created his theory a few months before James did.Which of the following is true?

Benjamin is a social psychologist who studies marriage.He believes that marital satisfaction has two components: the ability to trust one's partner and a belief that one can be a good spouse.This is known as:

Another word for hypothesis is a/an ________.

The Harlow study described in the text is an example of basic research.It found that attachment to a caregiver is important in the early months of life.How might a researcher use this study as inspiration for an applied research study?

Paul wakes up on Tuesday morning and none of the lights or the appliances in his apartment are working.What theory might explain why this is happening? What could Paul do to test your theory? How is this an example of the theory-data cycle in science?

Research that is done specifically to add to our general understanding of psychology,like distinguishing the components of extraversion or predicting the time it takes a person to determine whether an object is a face or another object,is known as:

Your friend Gaby loves reading articles about psychology studies in her monthly women's magazine.Which of the following would you tell her?

Which of the following is the reason that scientific journals use peer review?

Occam's razor states that the simplest solution is the best,all things being equal.This speaks to a theory's:

Provide two reasons why it is beneficial to be a good consumer of research,even if you are not a psychologist.

Articles that could be considered journalism:

Nadia submits her article to a scientific journal for publication.Who makes the final decision on whether an article is published in that scientific journal?

Sources of Information: Evaluating, finding, and Reading Information

Three Claims, four Validities: Interrogation Tools for Consumers of Research

Ethical Guidelines for Psychology Research

Identifying Good Measurement

Surveys and Observations: Describing What People Do

Sampling: Estimating the Frequency of Behaviors and Beliefs

Bivariate Correlational Research

Multivariate Correlational Research

Introduction to Simple Experiments

More on Experiments: Confounding and Obscuring Variables

Experiments With More Than One Independent Variable

Quasi-Experiments and Small-N Designs

Replicability, generalization, and the Real World

Filters