Question 1

Which of the following defines a negative correlation?

Accepted Answer

A)  when the scores on one variable tend to decrease as the scores on another variable decrease 
B)  when the scores on one variable tend to increase as the scores on another variable increase 
C)  when the scores on one variable tend to decrease as the scores on another variable increase 
D)  where there is no relationship between two variables 
A)  when the scores on one variable tend to decrease as the scores on another variable decrease 
B)  when the scores on one variable tend to increase as the scores on another variable increase 
C)  when the scores on one variable tend to decrease as the scores on another variable increase 
D)  where there is no relationship between two variables

Question 2

The closer in value a correlation coefficient is to zero,the stronger the relationship.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Name two disadvantages of using a case study methodology.

Accepted Answer

Results may not gene

Question 4

A ___ study focuses on observing a single person.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A ___ study focuses on observing a...

Question 5

If Corby hypothesizes that sleep deprivation in university students results in lower GPAs,what are the variables in his hypothesis?

Accepted Answer

A)  amount of sleep deprivation 
B)  scores on tests 
C)  any factors other than sleep deprivation that affect student grades 
D)  sleep deprivation and GPA 
A)  amount of sleep deprivation 
B)  scores on tests 
C)  any factors other than sleep deprivation that affect student grades 
D)  sleep deprivation and GPA

Question 6

Dr.Peacock is investigating the effect of the amount of daycare fees on preschooler's language development.To do this,she finds a handful of daycares that differ according to their weekly fees (some are very expensive,and others are not),and she quietly sits and records the number of words spoken by random samples of children throughout the day in each daycare.What type of research method is Dr.Peacock using?

Accepted Answer

A)  experiment 
B)  naturalistic observation 
C)  case study 
D)  survey 
A)  experiment 
B)  naturalistic observation 
C)  case study 
D)  survey

Question 7

Describe three different means by which surveys can be conducted.

Accepted Answer

in-person,telephone,

Question 8

Henrick has decided to go to University X for his graduate degree.Originally,he chose it because his girlfriend goes to University X,but then they broke up.Since then,he has learned that the graduate programme at University X is stellar,and he is sticking with his decision for this reason alone,even if he will have to see his ex from time to time.In what way does this example show how psychology as a field differs from the physical sciences in the pursuit of scientific goals?

Accepted Answer

A)  Many factors affect behaviour and these can change over time. 
B)  Psychology has to deal with issues associated with morality. 
C)  Psychological research is often misrepresented. 
D)  Many of the processes that form the basis of psychology cannot be directly observed. 
A)  Many factors affect behaviour and these can change over time. 
B)  Psychology has to deal with issues associated with morality. 
C)  Psychological research is often misrepresented. 
D)  Many of the processes that form the basis of psychology cannot be directly observed.

Question 9

List two core beliefs of science,and describe the steps in the scientific method.

Accepted Answer

-Science is an approach to knowing the w

Question 10

Forced sterilization and controlled breeding are two consequences of ___.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Forced sterilization and controlled breeding are two...

Question 11

The correlation coefficient ranges from

Accepted Answer

A)  1 to 100. 
B)  -1.00 to 1.00. 
C)  0 to 1. 
D)  -100 to 100. 
A)  1 to 100. 
B)  -1.00 to 1.00. 
C)  0 to 1. 
D)  -100 to 100.

Question 12

In a large correlational study,Grace finds a correlation coefficient of .15 between one pair of variables.She finds a coefficient of -.65 between two other variables.Which alternative below BEST describes these two correlations,respectively?

Accepted Answer

A)  weak positive relationship; strong negative relationship 
B)  very weak positive relationship; strong negative relationship 
C)  weak positive relationship; very strong negative relationship 
D)  weak positive relationship; modest negative relationship 
A)  weak positive relationship; strong negative relationship 
B)  very weak positive relationship; strong negative relationship 
C)  weak positive relationship; very strong negative relationship 
D)  weak positive relationship; modest negative relationship

Question 13

Which of the following statements BEST expresses the relationship between a sample and a population?

Accepted Answer

A)  A sample includes a population. 
B)  A population includes a sample. 
C)  A population is like a sample. 
D)  A sample is separate from a population. 
A)  A sample includes a population. 
B)  A population includes a sample. 
C)  A population is like a sample. 
D)  A sample is separate from a population.

Question 14

A behaviour,event,or other characteristic that can take on different values is termed a(n)___.

Accepted Answer

A)  variable 
B)  theory 
C)  operational definition 
D)  hypothesis 
A)  variable 
B)  theory 
C)  operational definition 
D)  hypothesis

Question 15

Which of the following does NOT address the problems associated with the natural observation method?

Accepted Answer

A)  the use of a single observer 
B)  not informing observers of the hypothesis being investigated 
C)  having the observer spend a lot of time in the setting they will be observing 
D)  using multiple observers 
A)  the use of a single observer 
B)  not informing observers of the hypothesis being investigated 
C)  having the observer spend a lot of time in the setting they will be observing 
D)  using multiple observers

Question 16

Dr.Denny has just discovered a perfect positive correlation between hours of studying and grades in students who pay for their own education.Based on this,what can Dr.Denny conclude?

Accepted Answer

A)  Studying for more hours causes better grades. 
B)  Getting better grades causes students to want to study more. 
C)  The number of hours of studying and grades are both caused by a good work ethic. 
D)  Causal conclusions are not possible here. 
A)  Studying for more hours causes better grades. 
B)  Getting better grades causes students to want to study more. 
C)  The number of hours of studying and grades are both caused by a good work ethic. 
D)  Causal conclusions are not possible here.

Question 17

What is the difference between informed consent and debriefing?

Accepted Answer

A)  More information is given during informed consent than debriefing. 
B)  Debriefing only happens with animal participants. 
C)  Debriefing is optional, informed consent is mandatory. 
D)  Informed consent happens before the study, debriefing after. 
A)  More information is given during informed consent than debriefing. 
B)  Debriefing only happens with animal participants. 
C)  Debriefing is optional, informed consent is mandatory. 
D)  Informed consent happens before the study, debriefing after.

Question 18

Dr.Price is proposing to study the effects of humiliation on the tendency of individuals to obey an authority figure.To do this,she plans on setting up a public embarrassment scene for a random half of the participants,and then measure how likely they are to obey a group leader who is telling them to cheat.Do you think Dr.Price would be given ethics approval?

Accepted Answer

A)  Yes, there is no other way to study this research question. 
B)  Yes, this study involves minor costs and great benefits. 
C)  No, a study like this would be impossible to pull off because it involves too many people. 
D)  No, this study would cause discomfort to some participants. 
A)  Yes, there is no other way to study this research question. 
B)  Yes, this study involves minor costs and great benefits. 
C)  No, a study like this would be impossible to pull off because it involves too many people. 
D)  No, this study would cause discomfort to some participants.

Question 19

Experimental research requires that the responses of ___ group(s)be examined.

Accepted Answer

A)  at least 1 
B)  2 
C)  at least 2 
D)  3 or more 
A)  at least 1 
B)  2 
C)  at least 2 
D)  3 or more

Question 20

Which of the following is an important advantage of the descriptive/correlational research method?

Accepted Answer

A)  They reflect actual behaviour. 
B)  They allow close control over variables. 
C)  They explain cause and effect. 
D)  There is less of a concern of researcher and participant biases. 
A)  They reflect actual behaviour. 
B)  They allow close control over variables. 
C)  They explain cause and effect. 
D)  There is less of a concern of researcher and participant biases.

Which of the following defines a negative correlation?

The closer in value a correlation coefficient is to zero,the stronger the relationship.

Name two disadvantages of using a case study methodology.

A ___ study focuses on observing a single person.

If Corby hypothesizes that sleep deprivation in university students results in lower GPAs,what are the variables in his hypothesis?

Describe three different means by which surveys can be conducted.

List two core beliefs of science,and describe the steps in the scientific method.

Forced sterilization and controlled breeding are two consequences of ___.

The correlation coefficient ranges from

In a large correlational study,Grace finds a correlation coefficient of .15 between one pair of variables.She finds a coefficient of -.65 between two other variables.Which alternative below BEST describes these two correlations,respectively?

Which of the following statements BEST expresses the relationship between a sample and a population?

A behaviour,event,or other characteristic that can take on different values is termed a(n)___.

Which of the following does NOT address the problems associated with the natural observation method?

Dr.Denny has just discovered a perfect positive correlation between hours of studying and grades in students who pay for their own education.Based on this,what can Dr.Denny conclude?

What is the difference between informed consent and debriefing?

Experimental research requires that the responses of ___ group(s)be examined.

Which of the following is an important advantage of the descriptive/correlational research method?

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Which of the following defines a negative correlation?

The closer in value a correlation coefficient is to zero,the stronger the relationship.

Name two disadvantages of using a case study methodology.

A ___ study focuses on observing a single person.

If Corby hypothesizes that sleep deprivation in university students results in lower GPAs,what are the variables in his hypothesis?

Describe three different means by which surveys can be conducted.

List two core beliefs of science,and describe the steps in the scientific method.

Forced sterilization and controlled breeding are two consequences of ___.

The correlation coefficient ranges from

In a large correlational study,Grace finds a correlation coefficient of .15 between one pair of variables.She finds a coefficient of -.65 between two other variables.Which alternative below BEST describes these two correlations,respectively?

Which of the following statements BEST expresses the relationship between a sample and a population?

A behaviour,event,or other characteristic that can take on different values is termed a(n)___.

Which of the following does NOT address the problems associated with the natural observation method?

Dr.Denny has just discovered a perfect positive correlation between hours of studying and grades in students who pay for their own education.Based on this,what can Dr.Denny conclude?

What is the difference between informed consent and debriefing?

Experimental research requires that the responses of ___ group(s)be examined.

Which of the following is an important advantage of the descriptive/correlational research method?

Psychology Yesterday and Today

Neuroscience

Human Development

Sensation and Perception

Consciousness

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Memory

Language and Thought

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Personality

social Psychology

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Psychological Disorders

Treatment of Psychological Disorders

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