Research in Psychology

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What is 'socially desirable responding'?

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When a participant answers how they think they should.

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Which of the following is not true about experiments?

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Experiments do not show causation.

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Is Psychology a science?

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Yes.

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Which of the following is not a characteristic of animal research?

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Animals must be released back into natural habitat.

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What is the 'Institutional Review Board'?

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Board that determines if an experiment is appropriate.

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What is the purpose of a control group in an experiment?

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To provide a baseline for comparison against the experimental group.

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What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative research?

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Qualitative research focuses on descriptive data, while quantitative research focuses on numerical data.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A testable prediction about the relationship between two or more variables.

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What is the significance of random assignment in experiments?

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It helps ensure that each participant has an equal chance of being assigned to any group, reducing bias.

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What does 'informed consent' mean in psychological research?

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Participants must be fully informed about the nature of the study and agree to participate.