Exam 2: Studying Behaviour Scientifically

Professor Jones was just asked to stop conducting one of his experiments. The experiment involved deception and the department chair said that he had failed to live up to his ethical responsibility. Most likely, Professor Jones failed to include which of the following in his study?

Dr. Pavio wants to examine the effects of antioxidants on memory. She decides to run a repeated measures design to minimize the number of participants required. What does Dr. Pavio need to do when designing this study?

One of the essential features of true experiments is that

After a visit to her doctor, Kristen is told she has a rare disease and needs surgery immediately. When Kristen seeks a second opinion, she avoids a hindsight understanding from her second doctor. What did Kristen do to avoid the second doctor's hindsight understanding?

Imagine that a large online retailer wants to test a new service. They decide to test it in three markets, Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal for a short period of time to see whether it will be popular with Canadian customers. In this example, those three cities are the _____, and Canadian consumers are the _____.

The tendency to respond in what is believed to be a socially appropriate manner rather than according to how a person actually thinks, feels, or behaves is called the __________, and it is most problematic with ___________.

The group not exposed to the treatment manipulation in a research study is often termed

Random assignment is important in experiments because

What is informed consent and what are the key aspects of this ethical guideline? How does deception conflict with the principle of informed consent? Define deception and mention the factors that determine whether or not it is justified?

A hypothetical study has found a correlation of -.47 between women's income and the incidents of sexual harassment. What can the researcher conclude from these findings? What is the researcher not able to conclude since a correlational design was used and why?

Which of the following is the best and most popular measure of variability?

Freud developed a psychodynamic perspective to explain human behaviour. This perspective is an example of a(n) ___________.

A psychodynamic psychologist assumes that people with unresolved childhood issues are more susceptible to stress and anxiety. This psychologist's assumption is best viewed as an example of

In both correlational research and experimental research, the experimenter manipulates a variable

If a finding is generalized in a cross-cultural replication, it is strong evidence for the _______ of the phenomenon.

Which of the following is LEAST likely to be associated with an experiment?

If a measure of behaviour is reliable, we know that it is

In order to estimate the results in a local election, a pollster contacts a select group of people and asks them how they voted. The pollster is using which of the following research methods?

In order to learn about the social behaviour of children, a developmental psychologist goes to an elementary school, finds a seat near one of the windows in a classroom, and watches the children playing on the playground outside during recess. This psychologist is engaged in which method of research?

The main goal of correlational research is to