Deck 2: Getting Started

Question 1

An evaluation and interpretation of the results is to the _____ section as describing how the study was conducted is to the _____ section.​

A)Method; Results
B)Discussion; Method
C)Discussion; Abstract
D)Abstract; Method

Answer 1

Discussion; Method

Question 2

_____ allows you to research by topic whereas _____ allows you to work from a given article.​

A)The SSCI; the SCI
B)The SSCI; PsycINFO
C)PsycINFO; the SSCI
D)ERIC; the SCI

Answer 2

PsycINFO; the SSCI

Question 3

__________ refers to explaining the purpose of a study to participants after completion of data collection.​

A)Debriefing
B)Informed consent
C)Deception
D)none of the above

Answer 3

Debriefing

Question 4

_____ is a resource that allows you to search for subsequent articles from disciplines such as biology, chemistry, or medicine that have cited a key article.​

A)ProQuest
B)SSCI
C)ERIC
D)SCI

Question 5

Which of the following represents the correct order for the sections in an APA format paper?

A)Abstract, Introduction, Results, Method, Discussion
B)Abstract, Introduction, Method, Results, Discussion
C)Abstract, Introduction, Discussion, Method, Results
D)Abstract, Discussion, Introduction, Method, Results

Question 6

A very brief description of the entire paper is to the _____ section as a review of previous research is to the _____ section.​

A)Abstract; Introduction
B)Introduction; Method
C)Abstract; Results
D)Results; Introduction

Question 7

_____ is a clearinghouse for research on educational psychology, testing, counseling, child development, evaluation research, and related areas.​

A)ProQuest
B)PsycArticles
C)ERIC
D)SSCI

Question 8

A summary of the data collected and the type of statistics used to analyze the data is to the _____ section as a very brief description of the entire paper is to the _____ section.​

A)Results; Introduction
B)Introduction; Abstract
C)Results; Abstract
D)Discussion; Abstract

Question 9

_____ is an online database that searches both scholarly journals and popular media sources.​

A)ProQuest
B)PsycArticles
C)ERIC
D)SSCI

Question 10

The _____ section provides an introduction to the problem, a review of previous research, and the rationale for the current study.​

A)Method​
B)Introduction
C)Results
D)Discussion

Question 11

The _____ section summarizes the data collected and the type of statistics used to analyze the data.​

A)Method
B)Results
C)Introduction
D)Discussion

Question 12

If a researcher told participants that her study was about visual perception rather than what it is really on, conformity, she would be utilizing​

A)debriefing.
B)no risk.
C)an informed consent.
D)deception.

Question 13

_____ is an online database that provides full-text articles from many psychology journals.​

A)ProQuest
B)PsycArticles
C)ERIC
D)SSCI

Question 14

When Stanley Milgram informed the participants in his study that it was on learning and memory, rather than obedience, he utilized​

A)psychological harm.
B)informed consent.
C)debriefing.
D)deception.

Question 15

In the _____ section, the results are evaluated, interpreted, and related to past research and theories.​

A)Method
B)Results
C)Introduction
D)Discussion

Question 16

The _____ section is a very brief description of the entire paper.​

A)Method
B)Results
C)Introduction
D)Abstract

Question 17

The Tuskegee syphilis study is the most glaring example of failure to

A)obtain informed consent.
B)use deception properly.
C)use debriefing.
D)comply.

Question 18

A review of previous research is to the _____ section as describing how the study was conducted is to the _____ section.​

A)Introduction; Results
B)Results; Method
C)Introduction; Discussion
D)Introduction; Method

Question 19

The _____ section describes exactly how the study was conducted in sufficient detail that a person who read it could replicate the study.​

A)Method​
B)Results
C)Introduction
D)Discussion

Question 20

_____ is a resource that allows you to search for subsequent articles from the social and behavioral sciences that have cited a key article.​

A)ProQuest
B)PsycArticles
C)ERIC
D)SSCI

Question 21

A committee charged with evaluating research projects in which human participants are used is a(n)

A)Institutional Review Board.
B)Informed Consent Committee.
C)Debriefing Committee.
D)Anti-deception Board.

Question 22

_____ risk research is defined as research involving no more risk than that encountered in daily life or during the performance of routine physical or psychological examinations or tests.​

A)Moderate
B)No
C)High
D)Minimal

Question 23

Explain the difference in use between the Psychological Abstracts and the Social Science Citation Index.​

Question 24

The APA guidelines address several issues with respect to animal welfare. These include all of the following EXCEPT​

A)a justification for the study must be provided.
B)the researchers must ensure that the care and housing of the animals meets federal regulations.
C)the animals may be acquired from any source.
D)the personnel interacting with the animals are well trained.

Question 25

To ensure ethical standards, research proposals are typically reviewed by​

A)an ethics committee.
B)an institutional review board.
C)a deception and debriefing board.
D)all of the above

Question 26

Providing information about the true purpose of a study as soon after the completion of data collection as possible is referred to as​

A)the anti-deception technique.
B)compliance.
C)debriefing.
D)informed consent.

Question 27

When children are used as research participants​

A)informed consent is not necessary.
B)informed consent must be obtained from the parents or legal guardians.
C)confidentiality does not matter.
D)the issue of "risk" is not important.

Question 28

A form given to individuals before they participate in a study to inform them of the general nature of the study and to obtain their consent to participate is a(n)

A)IRB Form.
B)Informed Consent Form.
C)Debriefing Form.
D)Compliance Form.

Question 29

Explain what deception and debriefing are.​

Question 30

If confidentiality is compromised, then human participants​

A)are considered at risk.
B)are most definitely not at risk.
C)should not be used in the study.
D)are at risk and should not be used in the study.

Question 31

_____refers to explaining the purpose of a study to participants after completion of data collection, and _____ refers to not telling the participants the truth about the purpose of the study.​

A)Deception; debriefing
B)Debriefing; informed consent
C)Informed consent; debriefing
D)Debriefing; deception

Question 32

Participants can be classified as "at risk" or "at minimal risk". What is the difference?​

Question 33

When is it acceptable to use deception in a research study?​

Question 34

An _____ helps to determine whether participants are _____ or _____.​

A)IRB; debriefed; not
B)IRB; at risk; at minimal risk
C)informed consent; debriefed; not
D)informed consent; at risk; at minimal risk