Question 1

What are some issues that should be considered when collecting data via the Internet?

Accepted Answer

Collecting data via the Internet does have advantages, such as being able to collect data from a more diverse sample and the ease of providing random questions. Some disadvantages include its restrictive nature of using individuals with computer access and ethical concerns about informed consent. As well, certain measures cannot be used in Internet research because these measures are copyrighted, and the copyright owners are not likely to make these available for on-line use.

Question 2

Who was responsible for introducing the alpha coefficient?

Accepted Answer

A)  Jackson 
B)  Block 
C)  Cronbach 
D)  Burisch 
A)  Jackson 
B)  Block 
C)  Cronbach 
D)  Burisch C

Question 3

Close-ended scales in which the scale content has already been determined is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  longitudinal assessments. 
B)  cross-sectional assessments. 
C)  structured assessments. 
D)  unstructured assessments. 
A)  longitudinal assessments. 
B)  cross-sectional assessments. 
C)  structured assessments. 
D)  unstructured assessments. C

Question 4

What are some limitations of experimental research?

Accepted Answer

Experiments suffer from key limitations,

Question 5

In a(n) ________ model, two variables make independent and significant contributions in predicting an outcome variable.

Accepted Answer

A)  cause-effect 
B)  moderator 
C)  interaction 
D)  additive 
A)  cause-effect 
B)  moderator 
C)  interaction 
D)  additive

Question 6

In order to increase the ecological validity of psychological research, what technique is used?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ecological factor analysis 
B)  Confirmatory factor analysis 
C)  Aggregation sampling 
D)  Experience sampling 
A)  Ecological factor analysis 
B)  Confirmatory factor analysis 
C)  Aggregation sampling 
D)  Experience sampling

Question 7

The greatest limitation of experimental research is that it is low in:

Accepted Answer

A)  external validity. 
B)  internal validity. 
C)  external reliability. 
D)  internal reliability. 
A)  external validity. 
B)  internal validity. 
C)  external reliability. 
D)  internal reliability.

Question 8

Open-ended scales in which people generate their responses is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  longitudinal assessments 
B)  cross-sectional assessments 
C)  structured assessments 
D)  unstructured assessments 
A)  longitudinal assessments 
B)  cross-sectional assessments 
C)  structured assessments 
D)  unstructured assessments

Question 9

A ________ exists when there is a linear relationship between variables, such that as one variable increases, the other variable tends to increase as well.

Accepted Answer

A)  positive correlation 
B)  negative correlation 
C)  correlational increase 
D)  directionality increase 
A)  positive correlation 
B)  negative correlation 
C)  correlational increase 
D)  directionality increase

Question 10

Discuss the significance of using random assignment.

Accepted Answer

Random assignment is a key part of exper

Question 11

________ is a key part of experiments that are designed to make inferences about cause and effect relations.

Accepted Answer

A)  Experimental condition 
B)  Repeated measures 
C)  Random assignment 
D)  Order effects 
A)  Experimental condition 
B)  Repeated measures 
C)  Random assignment 
D)  Order effects

Question 12

________ reflects the consistency of measurement.

Accepted Answer

A)  Internal validity 
B)  External validity 
C)  Reliability 
D)  The nomological network 
A)  Internal validity 
B)  External validity 
C)  Reliability 
D)  The nomological network

Question 13

A potential problem with a repeated measures study may involve the order in which the conditions are experienced. This refers to:

Accepted Answer

A)  order effects. 
B)  order bias. 
C)  hierarchical effects. 
D)  hierarchical bias. 
A)  order effects. 
B)  order bias. 
C)  hierarchical effects. 
D)  hierarchical bias.

Question 14

Where one level of the variable is applied to subset of the experimental participants, but a different level is applied to another subset, the variable is called the:

Accepted Answer

A)  dependent variable. 
B)  independent variable. 
C)  interaction variable. 
D)  manipulated variable. 
A)  dependent variable. 
B)  independent variable. 
C)  interaction variable. 
D)  manipulated variable.

Question 15

When a number that has been measured and counted is not an accurate reflection of the true value, then this is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  regression to the mean. 
B)  measurement error. 
C)  directionality issue. 
D)  correlational error. 
A)  regression to the mean. 
B)  measurement error. 
C)  directionality issue. 
D)  correlational error.

Question 16

A variable that is measured in an experiment is called the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Dependent variable. 
B)  Independent variable. 
C)  Interaction variable. 
D)  Mediator variable. 
A)  Dependent variable. 
B)  Independent variable. 
C)  Interaction variable. 
D)  Mediator variable.

Question 17

The ________ is based on the degree of intercorrelations among scale items.

Accepted Answer

A)  alpha coefficient 
B)  test-retest reliability 
C)  differential reliability index 
D)  nomological reliability 
A)  alpha coefficient 
B)  test-retest reliability 
C)  differential reliability index 
D)  nomological reliability

Question 18

Classification variables that are not manipulated are called:

Accepted Answer

A)  dependent variables. 
B)  within-subject variables. 
C)  subject variables. 
D)  between-subjects variables. 
A)  dependent variables. 
B)  within-subject variables. 
C)  subject variables. 
D)  between-subjects variables.

Question 19

Identify Jackson's four principles as part of the sequential system of test construction.

Accepted Answer

Jackson's four principles essential to p

Question 20

Highlight some of the major issues when examining personality assessment from a cross cultural perspective.

Accepted Answer

The main issues centre on content of mea

What are some issues that should be considered when collecting data via the Internet?

Who was responsible for introducing the alpha coefficient?

Close-ended scales in which the scale content has already been determined is called:

What are some limitations of experimental research?

In a(n) ________ model, two variables make independent and significant contributions in predicting an outcome variable.

In order to increase the ecological validity of psychological research, what technique is used?

The greatest limitation of experimental research is that it is low in:

Open-ended scales in which people generate their responses is called:

A ________ exists when there is a linear relationship between variables, such that as one variable increases, the other variable tends to increase as well.

Discuss the significance of using random assignment.

________ is a key part of experiments that are designed to make inferences about cause and effect relations.

________ reflects the consistency of measurement.

A potential problem with a repeated measures study may involve the order in which the conditions are experienced. This refers to:

Where one level of the variable is applied to subset of the experimental participants, but a different level is applied to another subset, the variable is called the:

When a number that has been measured and counted is not an accurate reflection of the true value, then this is referred to as:

A variable that is measured in an experiment is called the:

The ________ is based on the degree of intercorrelations among scale items.

Classification variables that are not manipulated are called:

Identify Jackson's four principles as part of the sequential system of test construction.

Highlight some of the major issues when examining personality assessment from a cross cultural perspective.

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Exam 4: Personality Research Methods and Assessment Issues

What are some issues that should be considered when collecting data via the Internet?

Who was responsible for introducing the alpha coefficient?

Close-ended scales in which the scale content has already been determined is called:

What are some limitations of experimental research?

In a(n) ________ model, two variables make independent and significant contributions in predicting an outcome variable.

In order to increase the ecological validity of psychological research, what technique is used?

The greatest limitation of experimental research is that it is low in:

Open-ended scales in which people generate their responses is called:

A ________ exists when there is a linear relationship between variables, such that as one variable increases, the other variable tends to increase as well.

Discuss the significance of using random assignment.

________ is a key part of experiments that are designed to make inferences about cause and effect relations.

________ reflects the consistency of measurement.

A potential problem with a repeated measures study may involve the order in which the conditions are experienced. This refers to:

Where one level of the variable is applied to subset of the experimental participants, but a different level is applied to another subset, the variable is called the:

When a number that has been measured and counted is not an accurate reflection of the true value, then this is referred to as:

A variable that is measured in an experiment is called the:

The ________ is based on the degree of intercorrelations among scale items.

Classification variables that are not manipulated are called:

Identify Jackson's four principles as part of the sequential system of test construction.

Highlight some of the major issues when examining personality assessment from a cross cultural perspective.

Personality -An Introduction

Units of Personality -Types Versus Traits

The Development of Personality

Psychodynamic Theories

Motivational Theories and Psychological Needs

Humanistic Theories and Self-Actualization

Behavioural and Learning Theories

Cognitive Theories and Cognitive Factors

Interpersonal Theories and Interpersonal Styles

Personality Theory and the Self-Concept

Personality and Health

Personality, Mental Health, and Psychopathology

Psychobiography and Personology

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