Question 1

A psychologist has developed an explanation for why we sleep.In scientific terms,her explanation would be called a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  theory. 
B)  hypothesis. 
C)  observation. 
D)  correlation. 
A)  theory. 
B)  hypothesis. 
C)  observation. 
D)  correlation.

Question 2

A recent study reports that there is a positive correlation between the number of hours a student studies each week and the student's grade point average (GPA).This findings means that

Accepted Answer

A)  as studying increases,students tend to become more distracted. 
B)  as studying increases,GPA tends to increase. 
C)  GPA and number of hours studying are unrelated. 
D)  GPA tends to decrease as the number of study hours increases. 
A)  as studying increases,students tend to become more distracted. 
B)  as studying increases,GPA tends to increase. 
C)  GPA and number of hours studying are unrelated. 
D)  GPA tends to decrease as the number of study hours increases.

Question 3

When both the researchers and the participants do not know who is in the experimental group and do not know who is in the control group,this type of study is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  placebo controlled. 
B)  quasi-experimental. 
C)  unwise. 
D)  double blind. 
A)  placebo controlled. 
B)  quasi-experimental. 
C)  unwise. 
D)  double blind.

Question 4

Empirical evidence is derived from publicly observable behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The goal of random assignment in formal experiments is to

Accepted Answer

A)  ensure that the correct statistical procedures will be followed. 
B)  make sure that the sample is representative of the population. 
C)  make sure all the students signed up get a chance to participate. 
D)  make the groups roughly equal prior to the start of the study. 
A)  ensure that the correct statistical procedures will be followed. 
B)  make sure that the sample is representative of the population. 
C)  make sure all the students signed up get a chance to participate. 
D)  make the groups roughly equal prior to the start of the study.

Question 6

The correlational method is one example of a formal experiment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What do the survey technique and naturalistic observation have in common?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are both descriptive research methods. 
B)  They are both experimental research methods. 
C)  They both produce predictive regression coefficients. 
D)  They both contain a control group and a treatment group. 
A)  They are both descriptive research methods. 
B)  They are both experimental research methods. 
C)  They both produce predictive regression coefficients. 
D)  They both contain a control group and a treatment group.

Question 8

In a formal experiment,the variable that the experimenter measures is the ________ variable.

Accepted Answer

A)  independent 
B)  dependent 
C)  basic 
D)  control 
A)  independent 
B)  dependent 
C)  basic 
D)  control

Question 9

In the middle of a study concerning pain reduction,you give a participant a pill and tell him it is a painkiller.It is actually a sugar pill.The person feels a reduction of pain.The ______ effect helps to explain how this can happen.

Accepted Answer

A)  sample 
B)  replication 
C)  manipulation 
D)  placebo 
A)  sample 
B)  replication 
C)  manipulation 
D)  placebo

Question 10

Animal behavior is often studied by psychologists because

Accepted Answer

A)  animal behavior is more precise than human behavior. 
B)  animals do not have free will. 
C)  it is easier to control the experimental conditions. 
D)  animal research is usually less expensive. 
A)  animal behavior is more precise than human behavior. 
B)  animals do not have free will. 
C)  it is easier to control the experimental conditions. 
D)  animal research is usually less expensive.

Question 11

Dr.Carr needs a lot of information directly from people and has only one week to collect that information.Dr.Carr would probably benefit most by using

Accepted Answer

A)  the clinical method. 
B)  formal experimentation. 
C)  the survey method. 
D)  natural observation. 
A)  the clinical method. 
B)  formal experimentation. 
C)  the survey method. 
D)  natural observation.

Question 12

If the most frequently occurring age in your classroom belongs to 19-year-olds,then 19 is the ______ age of the class.

Accepted Answer

A)  modal 
B)  median 
C)  mean 
D)  average 
A)  modal 
B)  median 
C)  mean 
D)  average

A psychologist has developed an explanation for why we sleep.In scientific terms,her explanation would be called a(n)

A recent study reports that there is a positive correlation between the number of hours a student studies each week and the student's grade point average (GPA).This findings means that

When both the researchers and the participants do not know who is in the experimental group and do not know who is in the control group,this type of study is known as

Empirical evidence is derived from publicly observable behavior.

The goal of random assignment in formal experiments is to

The correlational method is one example of a formal experiment.

What do the survey technique and naturalistic observation have in common?

In a formal experiment,the variable that the experimenter measures is the ________ variable.

In the middle of a study concerning pain reduction,you give a participant a pill and tell him it is a painkiller.It is actually a sugar pill.The person feels a reduction of pain.The ______ effect helps to explain how this can happen.

Animal behavior is often studied by psychologists because

Dr.Carr needs a lot of information directly from people and has only one week to collect that information.Dr.Carr would probably benefit most by using

If the most frequently occurring age in your classroom belongs to 19-year-olds,then 19 is the ______ age of the class.

Introduction to Psychology

Biological Foundations in Behavior

The Interplay of Nature and Nurture

Sensation and Perception

States of Consciousness

Basic Principles of Learning

Memory

Cognition, Language, and Intelligence

Developmental Psychology

Motivation and Emotion

Personality Theories and Assessment

Stress and Health

Abnormal Behavior

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Exam 2: Research Methods in Psychology

A psychologist has developed an explanation for why we sleep.In scientific terms,her explanation would be called a(n)

A recent study reports that there is a positive correlation between the number of hours a student studies each week and the student's grade point average (GPA).This findings means that

When both the researchers and the participants do not know who is in the experimental group and do not know who is in the control group,this type of study is known as

Empirical evidence is derived from publicly observable behavior.

The goal of random assignment in formal experiments is to

The correlational method is one example of a formal experiment.

What do the survey technique and naturalistic observation have in common?

In a formal experiment,the variable that the experimenter measures is the ________ variable.

In the middle of a study concerning pain reduction,you give a participant a pill and tell him it is a painkiller.It is actually a sugar pill.The person feels a reduction of pain.The ______ effect helps to explain how this can happen.

Animal behavior is often studied by psychologists because

Dr.Carr needs a lot of information directly from people and has only one week to collect that information.Dr.Carr would probably benefit most by using

If the most frequently occurring age in your classroom belongs to 19-year-olds,then 19 is the ______ age of the class.

Introduction to Psychology

Biological Foundations in Behavior

The Interplay of Nature and Nurture

Sensation and Perception

States of Consciousness

Basic Principles of Learning

Memory

Cognition, Language, and Intelligence

Developmental Psychology

Motivation and Emotion

Personality Theories and Assessment

Stress and Health

Abnormal Behavior

Therapies

Social Psychology

Psychology Applied to Business and Other Professions

Filters