Exam 2: Section 4: Methods in Psychology

Scientific theories can be proven correct.

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Question 21

To conduct a true experiment, a variable must be manipulated by the experimenter.

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Question 22

The observation that the more college students drink alcohol the greater the number of class absences represents a negative correlation.

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Question 23

When a correlation is observed between two variables, it is possible that one variable is causing the other.

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Question 24

People typically search for evidence that confirms their existing beliefs.

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Question 25

Third variables are not adequately controlled when random assignment fails to create equivalent groups.

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Question 26

The standard deviation is a measure of central tendency.

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Question 27

Skepticism is an important component of science and critical thinking.

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Question 28

A normal distribution is symmetrical around its peak.

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Question 29

One feature of a normal distribution is that the mean is usually greater than the median.

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Question 30

The function of an Institutional Review Board is to help ensure that research is in compliance with the law and ethical guidelines.

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Question 31

Correlation is a method for determining causal relationships between variables.

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Question 32

The scientific method was first formally described by Francis Bacon.

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Question 33

Ethical guidelines allow coercion to participate in a psychological study in certain circumstances.

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Question 34

People are creatures of habit and usually behave the same way regardless of whether or not they are being observed in a psychological study.

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Question 35

Current ethical guidelines prohibit conducting psychological research involving animals.

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Question 36

A positive correlation between smoking and mental illness is evidenced by the fact that people who smoke are more likely to have a mental illness.

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Question 37

A random sample means that every participant has an equal chance of being assigned to the treatment group or the control group.

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Question 38

The dependent variable is manipulated by the experimenter.

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Question 39

Cause and effect can NOT be demonstrated by observing natural correlations.

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Exam 2: Section 4: Methods in Psychology

Scientific theories can be proven correct.

To conduct a true experiment, a variable must be manipulated by the experimenter.

The observation that the more college students drink alcohol the greater the number of class absences represents a negative correlation.

When a correlation is observed between two variables, it is possible that one variable is causing the other.

People typically search for evidence that confirms their existing beliefs.

Third variables are not adequately controlled when random assignment fails to create equivalent groups.

The standard deviation is a measure of central tendency.

Skepticism is an important component of science and critical thinking.

A normal distribution is symmetrical around its peak.

One feature of a normal distribution is that the mean is usually greater than the median.

The function of an Institutional Review Board is to help ensure that research is in compliance with the law and ethical guidelines.

Correlation is a method for determining causal relationships between variables.

The scientific method was first formally described by Francis Bacon.

Ethical guidelines allow coercion to participate in a psychological study in certain circumstances.

People are creatures of habit and usually behave the same way regardless of whether or not they are being observed in a psychological study.

Current ethical guidelines prohibit conducting psychological research involving animals.

A positive correlation between smoking and mental illness is evidenced by the fact that people who smoke are more likely to have a mental illness.

A random sample means that every participant has an equal chance of being assigned to the treatment group or the control group.

The dependent variable is manipulated by the experimenter.

Cause and effect can NOT be demonstrated by observing natural correlations.

Section 1: Psychology: Evolution of a Science

Section 2: Psychology: Evolution of a Science

Section 3: Psychology: Evolution of a Science

Section 4 : Psychology: Evolution of a Science

Section 5: Psychology: Evolution of a Science

Section 6 : Psychology: Evolution of a Science

Section 1: Methods in Psychology

Section 2: Methods in Psychology

Section 3: Methods in Psychology

Section 5: Methods in Psychology

Section 6: Methods in Psychology

Section 1: Neuroscience and Behavior

Section 2: Neuroscience and Behavior

Section 3: Neuroscience and Behavior

Section 4: Neuroscience and Behavior

Section 5: Neuroscience and Behavior

Section 6: Neuroscience and Behavior

Section 1 : Sensation and Perception

Section 2: Sensation and Perception

Section 3: Sensation and Perception

Section 4: Sensation and Perception

Section 5: Sensation and Perception

Section 6: Sensation and Perception

Section 1: Consciousness

Section 2: Consciousness

Section 3: Consciousness

Section 4: Consciousness

Section 5: Consciousness

Section 6: Consciousness

Section 1: Memory

Section 2: Memory

Section 3: Memory

Section 4: Memory

Section 5: Memory

Section 6: Memory

Section 1: Learning

Section 2: Learning

Section 3: Learning

Section 4: Learning

Section 5 : Learning

Section 6: Learning

Section 1: Emotion and Motivation

Section 2: Emotion and Motivation

Section 3: Emotion and Motivation

Section 4: Emotion and Motivation

Section 5: Emotion and Motivation

Section 6: Emotion and Motivation

Section 1: Language and Thought

Section 2: Language and Thought

Section 3: Language and Thought

Section 4: Language and Thought

Section 5: Language and Thought

Section 6: Language and Thought

Section 1: Intelligence

Section 2: Intelligence

Section 3: Intelligence

Section 4 : Intelligence

Section 5: Intelligence

Section 6 : Intelligence