Question 1

Beginning is to end as:

Accepted Answer

A)  method is to introduction. 
B)  results are to abstract. 
C)  abstract is reference page. 
D)  introduction is to abstract. 
A)  method is to introduction. 
B)  results are to abstract. 
C)  abstract is reference page. 
D)  introduction is to abstract. C

Question 2

Each of the following are potential disadvantages of self-report measures,EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  social desirability bias. 
B)  demand characteristics. 
C)  experimenter bias. 
D)  retrospective bias. 
A)  social desirability bias. 
B)  demand characteristics. 
C)  experimenter bias. 
D)  retrospective bias. C

Question 3

A behavioral choice is:

Accepted Answer

A)  a measure that relies on directly seeing behavior as it occurs. 
B)  a measure that relies on evidence left behind by a participant who is no longer present. 
C)  a measurement technique that directly asks participants how they think or feel. 
D)  a measure that requires participants to make a purposeful selection from several options. 
A)  a measure that relies on directly seeing behavior as it occurs. 
B)  a measure that relies on evidence left behind by a participant who is no longer present. 
C)  a measurement technique that directly asks participants how they think or feel. 
D)  a measure that requires participants to make a purposeful selection from several options. D

Question 4

Probability sampling is when:

Accepted Answer

A)  experimenters select participants from different strata or subpopulations. 
B)  everyone in a given population has an equal chance of selection for participation. 
C)  participants are asked to recruit other participants for the study. 
D)  participants are selected because they are readily available to the researcher. 
A)  experimenters select participants from different strata or subpopulations. 
B)  everyone in a given population has an equal chance of selection for participation. 
C)  participants are asked to recruit other participants for the study. 
D)  participants are selected because they are readily available to the researcher.

Question 5

Marko takes an IQ test at the beginning and end of his freshman year of college.If the test is known to be reliable then:

Accepted Answer

A)  Marko should score similarity both times he takes the test. 
B)  Marko's results will be accurate both times he takes the test. 
C)  the test has adequate sensitivity to assess intelligence. 
D)  the test is not vulnerable to random error. 
A)  Marko should score similarity both times he takes the test. 
B)  Marko's results will be accurate both times he takes the test. 
C)  the test has adequate sensitivity to assess intelligence. 
D)  the test is not vulnerable to random error.

Question 6

What is reliability?

Accepted Answer

A)  the extent to which a research method measures what it is intended to measure 
B)  the range of responses an experimenter can gather from a particular instrument 
C)  the stability or consistency of a measure 
D)  when an experiment proceeds in exactly the same way for every participant 
A)  the extent to which a research method measures what it is intended to measure 
B)  the range of responses an experimenter can gather from a particular instrument 
C)  the stability or consistency of a measure 
D)  when an experiment proceeds in exactly the same way for every participant

Question 7

Jabari wants to understand why some people perform better in front of an audience and others do not.In order to investigate this research question he has participants run as fast as they can while alone or in the presence of an audience.What type of research design is Jabari using?

Accepted Answer

A)  behavioral trace 
B)  self-report 
C)  behavioral observation 
D)  physiological measure 
A)  behavioral trace 
B)  self-report 
C)  behavioral observation 
D)  physiological measure

Question 8

Which of the following is an example of probability sampling?

Accepted Answer

A)  quota sampling 
B)  convenience sampling 
C)  stratified random sampling 
D)  snowball sampling 
A)  quota sampling 
B)  convenience sampling 
C)  stratified random sampling 
D)  snowball sampling

Question 9

Jana takes a breathalyzer test and cannot believe the amount of alcohol that is reportedly in her system.If the officer assures her that the measure is accurate,then she knows:

Accepted Answer

A)  she should take it again,because it may not be valid. 
B)  she should take it again,because it may not be reliable. 
C)  she does not need to take it again,because it must also be reliable. 
D)  she should explain to the officer that this measure is neither reliable nor valid. 
A)  she should take it again,because it may not be valid. 
B)  she should take it again,because it may not be reliable. 
C)  she does not need to take it again,because it must also be reliable. 
D)  she should explain to the officer that this measure is neither reliable nor valid.

Question 10

One advantage of Amazon's Mechanical Turk is that it is _____,but a disadvantage is that it is subject to _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  open to volunteer bias;being more representative 
B)  subject to volunteer bias;being less representative 
C)  more representative;volunteer bias 
D)  less representative;volunteer bias 
A)  open to volunteer bias;being more representative 
B)  subject to volunteer bias;being less representative 
C)  more representative;volunteer bias 
D)  less representative;volunteer bias

Question 11

A drawback of using behavioral trace is that it:

Accepted Answer

A)  requires expensive machinery to measure. 
B)  is often influenced by demand characteristics. 
C)  relies on inferences made by the experimenter. 
D)  is subject to social desirability bias. 
A)  requires expensive machinery to measure. 
B)  is often influenced by demand characteristics. 
C)  relies on inferences made by the experimenter. 
D)  is subject to social desirability bias.

Question 12

A representative sample is one that is:

Accepted Answer

A)  similar to the population on dimensions of interest. 
B)  similar to the population on all dimensions. 
C)  dissimilar to the population on dimensions of interest. 
D)  dissimilar to the population on all dimensions. 
A)  similar to the population on dimensions of interest. 
B)  similar to the population on all dimensions. 
C)  dissimilar to the population on dimensions of interest. 
D)  dissimilar to the population on all dimensions.

Question 13

Which of the following minimizes participant reactivity?

Accepted Answer

A)  the use of questionnaires 
B)  answering in front of a group 
C)  unobtrusive measures 
D)  behavioral measures 
A)  the use of questionnaires 
B)  answering in front of a group 
C)  unobtrusive measures 
D)  behavioral measures

Question 14

Estefan wants to determine the presence of an anxiety disorder by revealing a persistently elevated heart rate and unusually high rates of cortisol.In this case,he is using which of the following to diagnose anxiety?

Accepted Answer

A)  behavioral trace 
B)  behavioral observation 
C)  physiological measures 
D)  behavioral choice 
A)  behavioral trace 
B)  behavioral observation 
C)  physiological measures 
D)  behavioral choice

Question 15

_____ is/are a behavioral measure that relies on evidence left behind by a participant who is no longer present.

Accepted Answer

A)  Interviews 
B)  Focus groups 
C)  Observation 
D)  Behavioral trace 
A)  Interviews 
B)  Focus groups 
C)  Observation 
D)  Behavioral trace

Question 16

A researcher may not question all members of a population for each of the following reasons,EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  populations can be very large. 
B)  members may not be available or interested in participating. 
C)  data from samples provide more accurate results than data from populations. 
D)  it would be too costly to examine all members of the population. 
A)  populations can be very large. 
B)  members may not be available or interested in participating. 
C)  data from samples provide more accurate results than data from populations. 
D)  it would be too costly to examine all members of the population.

Question 17

Participant reactivity is:

Accepted Answer

A)  the tendency for participants to give responses that are politically incorrect. 
B)  the tendency for participants to give responses that are socially acceptable. 
C)  the tendency for participants to act differently when someone is watching them. 
D)  the tendency for participants to give responses that are arousing. 
A)  the tendency for participants to give responses that are politically incorrect. 
B)  the tendency for participants to give responses that are socially acceptable. 
C)  the tendency for participants to act differently when someone is watching them. 
D)  the tendency for participants to give responses that are arousing.

Question 18

Lorenzo asks his participants whether they would like to solve anagram tasks alone or with a teammate.He is using:

Accepted Answer

A)  behavioral trace. 
B)  behavioral observation. 
C)  physiological measures. 
D)  behavioral choice. 
A)  behavioral trace. 
B)  behavioral observation. 
C)  physiological measures. 
D)  behavioral choice.

Question 19

Raw score =

Accepted Answer

A)  true score + error 
B)  true score + reliability 
C)  validity + error 
D)  error + quota sampling 
A)  true score + error 
B)  true score + reliability 
C)  validity + error 
D)  error + quota sampling

Question 20

A reliable measure is like a _____ friend.

Accepted Answer

A)  funny 
B)  interesting 
C)  intelligent 
D)  dependable 
A)  funny 
B)  interesting 
C)  intelligent 
D)  dependable

Exam 4: B: The Psychologists Toolbox: Tools for Building Better Designs

Beginning is to end as:

Each of the following are potential disadvantages of self-report measures,EXCEPT:

A behavioral choice is:

Probability sampling is when:

Marko takes an IQ test at the beginning and end of his freshman year of college.If the test is known to be reliable then:

What is reliability?

Jabari wants to understand why some people perform better in front of an audience and others do not.In order to investigate this research question he has participants run as fast as they can while alone or in the presence of an audience.What type of research design is Jabari using?

Which of the following is an example of probability sampling?

Jana takes a breathalyzer test and cannot believe the amount of alcohol that is reportedly in her system.If the officer assures her that the measure is accurate,then she knows:

One advantage of Amazon's Mechanical Turk is that it is _____,but a disadvantage is that it is subject to _____.

A drawback of using behavioral trace is that it:

A representative sample is one that is:

Which of the following minimizes participant reactivity?

Estefan wants to determine the presence of an anxiety disorder by revealing a persistently elevated heart rate and unusually high rates of cortisol.In this case,he is using which of the following to diagnose anxiety?

_____ is/are a behavioral measure that relies on evidence left behind by a participant who is no longer present.

A researcher may not question all members of a population for each of the following reasons,EXCEPT:

Participant reactivity is:

Lorenzo asks his participants whether they would like to solve anagram tasks alone or with a teammate.He is using:

Raw score =

A reliable measure is like a _____ friend.

A: Psychology As Science: Thinking Like a Researcher

B: Psychology As Science: Thinking Like a Researcher

C: Psychology As Science: Thinking Like a Researcher

D: Psychology As Science: Thinking Like a Researcher

Psychology As Science: Part 1

Psychology As Science: Part 2

A: The Research Process: Ideas to Innovations

B: The Research Process: Ideas to Innovations

C: The Research Process: Ideas to Innovations

D: The Research Process: Ideas to Innovations

The Research Process: Part 1

The Research Process: Part 2

A: Ethics: Making Ethical Decisions in Research

B: Ethics: Making Ethical Decisions in Research

C: Ethics: Making Ethical Decisions in Research

D: Ethics: Making Ethical Decisions in Research

Ethics: Part 1

Ethics: Part 2

A: The Psychologists Toolbox: Tools for Building Better Designs

C: The Psychologists Toolbox: Tools for Building Better Designs

D: The Psychologists Toolbox: Tools for Building Better Designs

The Psychologists: Part 1

The Psychologists: Part 2

A: Qualitative Research: Getting Into the Mind of a Serial Killer

B: Qualitative Research: Getting Into the Mind of a Serial Killer

C: Qualitative Research: Getting Into the Mind of a Serial Killer

D: Qualitative Research: Getting Into the Mind of a Serial Killer

Qualitative Research: Part 1

Qualitative Research: Part 2

A: Observational Research: The Many Forms of Discipline in Parents Bag of Tricks

B: Observational Research: The Many Forms of Discipline in Parents Bag of Tricks

C: Observational Research: The Many Forms of Discipline in Parents Bag of Tricks

D: Observational Research: The Many Forms of Discipline in Parents Bag of Tricks

Observational Research: Part 1

Observational Research: Part 2

A: Survey Design and Scale Construction: Is Going Greek a Great Idea

B: Survey Design and Scale Construction: Is Going Greek a Great Idea

C: Survey Design and Scale Construction: Is Going Greek a Great Idea

D: Survey Design and Scale Construction: Is Going Greek a Great Idea

Survey Design and Scale Construction: Part 1

Survey Design and Scale Construction: Part 2

A: Two-Group Design: Texting: I Cant Get You Out of My Mind

B: Two-Group Design: Texting: I Cant Get You Out of My Mind

C: Two-Group Design: Texting: I Cant Get You Out of My Mind

D: Two-Group Design: Texting: I Cant Get You Out of My Mind

Two-Group Design: Part 1

Two-Group Design: Part 2

A: Multi-Group Design: Im Feeling Hot, but Is the Earth Hot, Too

B: Multi-Group Design: Im Feeling Hot, but Is the Earth Hot, Too

C: Multi-Group Design: Im Feeling Hot, but Is the Earth Hot, Too

D: Multi-Group Design: Im Feeling Hot, but Is the Earth Hot, Too

Multi-Group Design: Part 1

Multi-Group Design: Part 2

A: Within-Subjects Designs: Can Watching Reality Tv Shows Be Good for Us

B: Within-Subjects Designs: Can Watching Reality Tv Shows Be Good for Us

C: Within-Subjects Designs: Can Watching Reality Tv Shows Be Good for Us

D: Within-Subjects Designs: Can Watching Reality Tv Shows Be Good for Us

Within-Subjects Designs: Part 1

Within-Subjects Designs: Part 2

One advantage of Amazon's Mechanical Turk is that it is _,but a disadvantage is that it is subject to _.