Question 1

In what circumstances is a psychological case study of limited use?

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Question 2

In a journal article, the authors report that the result is significant at the 0.05 level. This means that:

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A)  the probability that the result is due to "real" differences between groups is 5 times in 100 repetitions of the study. 
B)  the results failed to support the hypothesis of the study, although the researchers may want to do further studies. 
C)  the researchers know that the results were not obtained by chance and that the difference between the experimental and the control group is "real." 
D)  the probability that the result occurred by chance is extremely low and the probability that the difference is "real" is overwhelming. 
A)  the probability that the result is due to "real" differences between groups is 5 times in 100 repetitions of the study. 
B)  the results failed to support the hypothesis of the study, although the researchers may want to do further studies. 
C)  the researchers know that the results were not obtained by chance and that the difference between the experimental and the control group is "real." 
D)  the probability that the result occurred by chance is extremely low and the probability that the difference is "real" is overwhelming.

Question 3

Two sets of observations assessing height and weight are compared. Which of the following is the most likely outcome?

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A)  The two variables will be uncorrelated. 
B)  The first variable causes the second variable. 
C)  The two variables will be positively correlated. 
D)  The two variables will be negatively correlated. 
A)  The two variables will be uncorrelated. 
B)  The first variable causes the second variable. 
C)  The two variables will be positively correlated. 
D)  The two variables will be negatively correlated.

Question 4

Which of the following problems is NOT common to both experiments and surveys?

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A)  Participants may not be representative of the larger population. 
B)  Subjects may not behave honestly. 
C)  Generalization may be limited if subjects are not selected randomly. 
D)  It is not possible to determine cause and effect. 
A)  Participants may not be representative of the larger population. 
B)  Subjects may not behave honestly. 
C)  Generalization may be limited if subjects are not selected randomly. 
D)  It is not possible to determine cause and effect.

Question 5

Two sets of observations, assessing annual income and the number of dental problems needing care, are compared. Which of the following is the most likely outcome?

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A)  The two variables will be positively correlated. 
B)  The first variable causes the second variable. 
C)  The two variables will be negatively correlated. 
D)  The two variables will be uncorrelated. 
A)  The two variables will be positively correlated. 
B)  The first variable causes the second variable. 
C)  The two variables will be negatively correlated. 
D)  The two variables will be uncorrelated.

Question 6

The standard deviation is an average that is calculated by adding up a set of quantities and dividing the sum by the total number of quantities in the set.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

If a researcher wants to know whether eating chocolate makes people nervous, then the amount of chocolate eaten is the independent variable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

CPA ethical guidelines for research with human subjects require all of the following EXCEPT:

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A)  protecting participants from physical and mental harm. 
B)  warning subjects of potential risks resulting from participation. 
C)  obtaining informed consent from research subjects. 
D)  avoiding deception in all research. 
A)  protecting participants from physical and mental harm. 
B)  warning subjects of potential risks resulting from participation. 
C)  obtaining informed consent from research subjects. 
D)  avoiding deception in all research.

Question 9

________ is an experiment in which neither the subjects nor the individuals running the experiment know if subjects are in the experimental or the control group until after the results are tallied.

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A)  The double-blind study 
B)  The single-blind study 
C)  Field research 
D)  Correlational research 
A)  The double-blind study 
B)  The single-blind study 
C)  Field research 
D)  Correlational research

Question 10

Field research may yield better results than laboratory research because:

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A)  placebos don't need to be used. 
B)  subjects don't know they are in an experiment. 
C)  the situation is less artificial. 
D)  there is no control group. 
A)  placebos don't need to be used. 
B)  subjects don't know they are in an experiment. 
C)  the situation is less artificial. 
D)  there is no control group.

Question 11

Descriptive statistics includes all of the following EXCEPT:

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A)  calculating the standard deviation. 
B)  tests of significance. 
C)  use of graphs and charts. 
D)  calculating the arithmetic mean. 
A)  calculating the standard deviation. 
B)  tests of significance. 
C)  use of graphs and charts. 
D)  calculating the arithmetic mean.

Question 12

In an experiment on the effects of playing video games on school grades, which group is the control group?

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A)  a group that is allowed to play video games for as long as they want each day 
B)  a group that plays video games only on weekends 
C)  a group that is allowed to play video games for one hour each day 
D)  a group that doesn't play video games at all 
A)  a group that is allowed to play video games for as long as they want each day 
B)  a group that plays video games only on weekends 
C)  a group that is allowed to play video games for one hour each day 
D)  a group that doesn't play video games at all

Question 13

The scientific enterprise has more to do with attitudes and procedures than with scientific apparatus.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following is the definition of "descriptive statistics"?

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A)  averages that are calculated by adding up a set of quantities and multiplying the sum by the total number of quantities in the set 
B)  statistical procedures that organize and summarize research data 
C)  statistical tests that assess how likely it is that a study's results occurred merely by chance 
D)  statistical procedures that allow researchers to draw inferences about how statistically meaningful a study's results are 
A)  averages that are calculated by adding up a set of quantities and multiplying the sum by the total number of quantities in the set 
B)  statistical procedures that organize and summarize research data 
C)  statistical tests that assess how likely it is that a study's results occurred merely by chance 
D)  statistical procedures that allow researchers to draw inferences about how statistically meaningful a study's results are

Question 15

Computer technology can help reduce lying on surveys because many people feel more anonymous when they "talk" to a computer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Rosenthal's research revealed that experimenter effects could influence a rodent's behaviour.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Professor Kribs wants to know how infants of different ages respond when left with a stranger. The most efficient approach to explore this topic would be to conduct a:

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A)  laboratory observation. 
B)  double-blind experiment. 
C)  survey. 
D)  single-blind experiment. 
A)  laboratory observation. 
B)  double-blind experiment. 
C)  survey. 
D)  single-blind experiment.

Question 18

On the internet, reports of murderous satanic cults operating in Canada are widespread, but the RCMP has never been able to substantiate this claim. Some individuals continued to believe in the existence of the cults, saying that the RCMP has been part of the conspiracy. This is an example of a violation of ________ in everyday life.

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A)  the volunteer bias 
B)  the principle of falsifiability 
C)  the coefficient of correlation 
D)  replication 
A)  the volunteer bias 
B)  the principle of falsifiability 
C)  the coefficient of correlation 
D)  replication

Question 19

Match these definitions with the terms they define.
-An experiment in which neither the subjects nor the researcher know which subjects are in the control group and which are in the experimental group until after the results are tallied.

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A) confirmation bias 
B) volunteer bias 
C) placebo 
D) experimenter effects 
E) double-blind study 
A) confirmation bias 
B) volunteer bias 
C) placebo 
D) experimenter effects 
E) double-blind study

Question 20

The independent variable depends on the dependent variable.

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A) True 
 B)False

In what circumstances is a psychological case study of limited use?

In a journal article, the authors report that the result is significant at the 0.05 level. This means that:

Two sets of observations assessing height and weight are compared. Which of the following is the most likely outcome?

Which of the following problems is NOT common to both experiments and surveys?

Two sets of observations, assessing annual income and the number of dental problems needing care, are compared. Which of the following is the most likely outcome?

The standard deviation is an average that is calculated by adding up a set of quantities and dividing the sum by the total number of quantities in the set.

If a researcher wants to know whether eating chocolate makes people nervous, then the amount of chocolate eaten is the independent variable.

CPA ethical guidelines for research with human subjects require all of the following EXCEPT:

________ is an experiment in which neither the subjects nor the individuals running the experiment know if subjects are in the experimental or the control group until after the results are tallied.

Field research may yield better results than laboratory research because:

Descriptive statistics includes all of the following EXCEPT:

In an experiment on the effects of playing video games on school grades, which group is the control group?

The scientific enterprise has more to do with attitudes and procedures than with scientific apparatus.

Which of the following is the definition of "descriptive statistics"?

Computer technology can help reduce lying on surveys because many people feel more anonymous when they "talk" to a computer.

Rosenthal's research revealed that experimenter effects could influence a rodent's behaviour.

Professor Kribs wants to know how infants of different ages respond when left with a stranger. The most efficient approach to explore this topic would be to conduct a:

Match these definitions with the terms they define. -An experiment in which neither the subjects nor the researcher know which subjects are in the control group and which are in the experimental group until after the results are tallied.

The independent variable depends on the dependent variable.

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The Brain: Source of Mind and Self

Body Rhythms and Mental States

Sensation and Perception

Learning and Conditioning

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Memory

Emotion, Stress, and Health

Motivation

Development Over the Life Span

Theories of Personality

Psychological Disorders

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Exam 2: How Psychologists Do Research

In what circumstances is a psychological case study of limited use?

In a journal article, the authors report that the result is significant at the 0.05 level. This means that:

Two sets of observations assessing height and weight are compared. Which of the following is the most likely outcome?

Which of the following problems is NOT common to both experiments and surveys?

Two sets of observations, assessing annual income and the number of dental problems needing care, are compared. Which of the following is the most likely outcome?

The standard deviation is an average that is calculated by adding up a set of quantities and dividing the sum by the total number of quantities in the set.

If a researcher wants to know whether eating chocolate makes people nervous, then the amount of chocolate eaten is the independent variable.

CPA ethical guidelines for research with human subjects require all of the following EXCEPT:

________ is an experiment in which neither the subjects nor the individuals running the experiment know if subjects are in the experimental or the control group until after the results are tallied.

Field research may yield better results than laboratory research because:

Descriptive statistics includes all of the following EXCEPT:

In an experiment on the effects of playing video games on school grades, which group is the control group?

The scientific enterprise has more to do with attitudes and procedures than with scientific apparatus.

Which of the following is the definition of "descriptive statistics"?

Computer technology can help reduce lying on surveys because many people feel more anonymous when they "talk" to a computer.

Rosenthal's research revealed that experimenter effects could influence a rodent's behaviour.

Professor Kribs wants to know how infants of different ages respond when left with a stranger. The most efficient approach to explore this topic would be to conduct a:

Match these definitions with the terms they define. -An experiment in which neither the subjects nor the researcher know which subjects are in the control group and which are in the experimental group until after the results are tallied.

The independent variable depends on the dependent variable.

What Is Psychology

Genes, Evolution, and Environment

The Brain: Source of Mind and Self

Body Rhythms and Mental States

Sensation and Perception

Learning and Conditioning

Behaviour in Social and Cultural Context

Thinking and Intelligence

Memory

Emotion, Stress, and Health

Motivation

Development Over the Life Span

Theories of Personality

Psychological Disorders

Approaches to Treatment and Therapy

Filters