Exam 2: The Research Enterprise in Psychology

Suppose a researcher discovered a +.87 correlation between the length of a person's toes and the number of shoes the person owns. In general, people who own the fewest number of shoes would have ​

When two variables are linked and their individual effects cannot be isolated, we speak of the variables as being

A variable, other than the independent variable, that appears to have influenced the dependent variable in a study is referred to as a(n)

Which of the following reasons for conducting psychological research with animals is MOST controversial?

List and describe four ethical principles from the APA code of conduct for psychologists. ​

The use of reinforcement principles to modify a child's unruly behavior reflects the goal of science that deals with

Which of the following correlation coefficients indicates the strongest relationship between the two variables being measured?

The research method that is often used to obtain information concerning individuals' behaviors, attitudes, and\or opinions is the ​

In experimental research, subjects in the _____ group receive some special treatment with regard to the independent variable while subjects in the _____ group do not.

Explain what makes psychology a science. ​

Mackenzie took part in an experiment where she was told she would be required to sit alone in a darkened room for 30 minutes, after which she would be asked to complete a brief questionnaire about her future goals and plans. When she finished the questionnaire, she was told the experiment was over. Mackenzie never really understood the purpose of the study, and she wasn't sure why she had to wait in the darkened room before filling out the short questionnaire. In this case, it would appear that the researchers who conducted the experiment ​

A group of researchers wants to determine if people are more likely to follow directions if the person giving the directions is wearing a uniform. Half the participants are directed to a parking spot by a uniformed security guard; the other half are directed to a parking spot by an individual wearing blue jeans and a t-shirt. In this study, the dependent variable would be the

Placebos are used in research to control for ​

In an investigation of the effects of caffeine on concentration, half the participants were given regular colas that contained caffeine and half were given decaffeinated colas. In this study, the decaffeinated colas are being used as ​

With regard to the topic of deception in research with human subjects, which of the following is MOST accurate? ​

A disadvantage of an experiment measuring annoyance thresholds in drivers using a driving simulation may be

A researcher plans to study the relationship between people's smoking behavior and their tendency to have minor physical illnesses (such as colds or the flu). MOST likely, he will use correlational research for the study because

Mrs. Smith, an elementary school teacher, believes that girls are smarter than boys. She predicts that the girls in her class will learn more than the boys during the school year. Her prediction is a(n) ​

When studying a research question where it would be impractical to manipulate the variables of interest, a researcher would use a(n) _____ method.

A group of researchers wanted to investigate allegations of sexual harassment on a company's assembly line. To make their observations, the researchers took jobs working on the assembly line and pretended to be new employees. In this example, the researchers were using