Question 1

Describe a key difference between the goals of psychology and the physical sciences.

Accepted Answer

Although psychologists attempt

Question 2

"Smoky is a cat.All cats are mammals.Therefore,Smoky is a mammal." This line of argument is an example of inductive reasoning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

What are the two primary types of research methods?

Accepted Answer

A)  descriptive and experimental 
B)  sample and population 
C)  naturalistic observation and surveys 
D)  correlational and double-blind experiments 
A)  descriptive and experimental 
B)  sample and population 
C)  naturalistic observation and surveys 
D)  correlational and double-blind experiments

Question 4

Velma found a positive correlation between self-reported alcohol and drug use and sick days taken in a study of white-collar workers.A graph of her results would show

Accepted Answer

A)  a diagonal line from the top left to the bottom right. 
B)  a diagonal line from the bottom left to the top right. 
C)  a horizontal line. 
D)  a U-shaped curve. 
A)  a diagonal line from the top left to the bottom right. 
B)  a diagonal line from the bottom left to the top right. 
C)  a horizontal line. 
D)  a U-shaped curve.

Question 5

Using a sample of young adolescents,Dr.Nguyen finds a correlation of .55 between scores on a measure of neglectful or uninvolved parenting and scores on a measure of delinquent behaviour.Which of the following might Dr.Nguyen legitimately conclude?

Accepted Answer

A)  Uninvolved parenting causes juvenile delinquency. 
B)  Parenting that is more uninvolved is related to a higher degree of delinquent behaviour. 
C)  Uninvolved parenting is unrelated to delinquency. 
D)  There is a negative relationship between uninvolved parenting and delinquent behaviour. 
A)  Uninvolved parenting causes juvenile delinquency. 
B)  Parenting that is more uninvolved is related to a higher degree of delinquent behaviour. 
C)  Uninvolved parenting is unrelated to delinquency. 
D)  There is a negative relationship between uninvolved parenting and delinquent behaviour.

Question 6

All sciences,including psychology,are built on the core belief that

Accepted Answer

A)  the natural laws of the universe are discoverable and testable. 
B)  the universe provides clues to what we can learn about. 
C)  reliance on natural observation is a necessary first step. 
D)  the laws of nature are mysterious and untestable. 
A)  the natural laws of the universe are discoverable and testable. 
B)  the universe provides clues to what we can learn about. 
C)  reliance on natural observation is a necessary first step. 
D)  the laws of nature are mysterious and untestable.

Question 7

Psychology differs from other sciences in that not all psychological phenomenon can be directly observed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What statistic is used to describe the relationship between two or more variables?

Accepted Answer

correlatio

Question 9

How can researchers control for the fact that experimental and control groups may come to the experiment with pre-existing differences that can affect the results of the study?

Accepted Answer

A)  random assignment 
B)  random selection 
C)  double-blind procedure 
D)  demand characteristics 
A)  random assignment 
B)  random selection 
C)  double-blind procedure 
D)  demand characteristics

Question 10

Janelle just found out that the researchers in the study she just participated in lied to her.She was told that she was consuming alcohol,but she really wasn't,and they were observing the effects of believing you had consumed alcohol on reaction times.She feels silly,because she did act as though she was drunk,and she thinks she will be very skeptical of researchers in the future.What is likely to be true about this study?

Accepted Answer

A)  It shouldn't have been given ethics approval. 
B)  Janelle gave informed consent. 
C)  The costs of this study outweigh the benefits. 
D)  The debriefing phase should be much longer. 
A)  It shouldn't have been given ethics approval. 
B)  Janelle gave informed consent. 
C)  The costs of this study outweigh the benefits. 
D)  The debriefing phase should be much longer.

Question 11

Which of the following examples shows how participation is voluntary?

Accepted Answer

A)  Isla is handed a form that asks her if she wants to participate in a study. 
B)  Jayden chooses not to answer one of the questions on a questionnaire. 
C)  Haysam is assured that his data is locked up in a cabinet. 
D)  Lila learns that she was lied to in a study and the researchers are explaining why there was no other way. 
A)  Isla is handed a form that asks her if she wants to participate in a study. 
B)  Jayden chooses not to answer one of the questions on a questionnaire. 
C)  Haysam is assured that his data is locked up in a cabinet. 
D)  Lila learns that she was lied to in a study and the researchers are explaining why there was no other way.

Question 12

Karen is a primatologist interested in studying the grooming behaviour of baboon troops.To remain unobtrusive,she sat in a tree to watch the animals and counted the number of instances of grooming behaviour she observed.What research method did Karen use?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

Before a researcher can test his or her hypotheses by collecting data,a(n)___ must provide ethical oversight.

Accepted Answer

institutio

Question 14

Describe the characteristics of a double-blind study.

Accepted Answer

Neither the researcher nor the

Question 15

Analyzing data using ___ allows researchers to describe and measure relationships between variables.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Analyzing data using ___ allows researchers to...

Question 16

List steps in the research process and key characteristics of descriptive and experimental psychological research methods.

Accepted Answer

-Psychological research is rooted in fir

Question 17

More time spent outdoors is associated with greater mental health.In this instance time spent outdoors is the dependent variable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

"Psychology is not a science," Adam argues.Which of the following is the BEST argument opposing this claim?

Accepted Answer

A)  Psychology is a science because it uses sophisticated technology in its research. 
B)  Psychology is a science because some of its early contributors were physiologists. 
C)  Psychology is a science because of the methods it uses. 
D)  Psychology is a science because it studies the brain and the rest of the nervous system. 
A)  Psychology is a science because it uses sophisticated technology in its research. 
B)  Psychology is a science because some of its early contributors were physiologists. 
C)  Psychology is a science because of the methods it uses. 
D)  Psychology is a science because it studies the brain and the rest of the nervous system.

Question 19

Ideas that psychologists develop about the laws that govern processes and behaviour are called ___.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Ideas that psychologists develop about the laws...

Question 20

Which of the following research methods is CORRECTLY matched with a description?

Accepted Answer

A)  naturalistic observation - behaviour is investigated in the environment in which it typically occurs 
B)  case study - a large sample is asked a set of questions 
C)  survey research - at least one variable is deliberately manipulated by the researcher 
D)  experimental research - a single individual is examined in detail 
A)  naturalistic observation - behaviour is investigated in the environment in which it typically occurs 
B)  case study - a large sample is asked a set of questions 
C)  survey research - at least one variable is deliberately manipulated by the researcher 
D)  experimental research - a single individual is examined in detail

Describe a key difference between the goals of psychology and the physical sciences.

"Smoky is a cat.All cats are mammals.Therefore,Smoky is a mammal." This line of argument is an example of inductive reasoning.

What are the two primary types of research methods?

Velma found a positive correlation between self-reported alcohol and drug use and sick days taken in a study of white-collar workers.A graph of her results would show

Using a sample of young adolescents,Dr.Nguyen finds a correlation of .55 between scores on a measure of neglectful or uninvolved parenting and scores on a measure of delinquent behaviour.Which of the following might Dr.Nguyen legitimately conclude?

All sciences,including psychology,are built on the core belief that

Psychology differs from other sciences in that not all psychological phenomenon can be directly observed.

What statistic is used to describe the relationship between two or more variables?

How can researchers control for the fact that experimental and control groups may come to the experiment with pre-existing differences that can affect the results of the study?

Which of the following examples shows how participation is voluntary?

Karen is a primatologist interested in studying the grooming behaviour of baboon troops.To remain unobtrusive,she sat in a tree to watch the animals and counted the number of instances of grooming behaviour she observed.What research method did Karen use?

Before a researcher can test his or her hypotheses by collecting data,a(n)___ must provide ethical oversight.

Describe the characteristics of a double-blind study.

Analyzing data using ___ allows researchers to describe and measure relationships between variables.

List steps in the research process and key characteristics of descriptive and experimental psychological research methods.

More time spent outdoors is associated with greater mental health.In this instance time spent outdoors is the dependent variable.

"Psychology is not a science," Adam argues.Which of the following is the BEST argument opposing this claim?

Ideas that psychologists develop about the laws that govern processes and behaviour are called ___.

Which of the following research methods is CORRECTLY matched with a description?

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Exam 2: Psychology as a Science

Describe a key difference between the goals of psychology and the physical sciences.

"Smoky is a cat.All cats are mammals.Therefore,Smoky is a mammal." This line of argument is an example of inductive reasoning.

What are the two primary types of research methods?

Velma found a positive correlation between self-reported alcohol and drug use and sick days taken in a study of white-collar workers.A graph of her results would show

Using a sample of young adolescents,Dr.Nguyen finds a correlation of .55 between scores on a measure of neglectful or uninvolved parenting and scores on a measure of delinquent behaviour.Which of the following might Dr.Nguyen legitimately conclude?

All sciences,including psychology,are built on the core belief that

Psychology differs from other sciences in that not all psychological phenomenon can be directly observed.

What statistic is used to describe the relationship between two or more variables?

How can researchers control for the fact that experimental and control groups may come to the experiment with pre-existing differences that can affect the results of the study?

Which of the following examples shows how participation is voluntary?

Karen is a primatologist interested in studying the grooming behaviour of baboon troops.To remain unobtrusive,she sat in a tree to watch the animals and counted the number of instances of grooming behaviour she observed.What research method did Karen use?

Before a researcher can test his or her hypotheses by collecting data,a(n)___ must provide ethical oversight.

Describe the characteristics of a double-blind study.

Analyzing data using ___ allows researchers to describe and measure relationships between variables.

List steps in the research process and key characteristics of descriptive and experimental psychological research methods.

More time spent outdoors is associated with greater mental health.In this instance time spent outdoors is the dependent variable.

"Psychology is not a science," Adam argues.Which of the following is the BEST argument opposing this claim?

Ideas that psychologists develop about the laws that govern processes and behaviour are called ___.

Which of the following research methods is CORRECTLY matched with a description?

Psychology Yesterday and Today

Neuroscience

Human Development

Sensation and Perception

Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Language and Thought

Intelligence

Motivation and Emotion

Personality

social Psychology

Stress,coping,and Health

Psychological Disorders

Treatment of Psychological Disorders

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