Unit 0- AP Psych Midterm Review(S.A, G.G,M.S)

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What is the dependent variable in an experiment where plants are given different amounts of water to measure their growth?

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The growth of the plant

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What is the independent variable in an experiment measuring how different study methods impact test scores?

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The type of study method used

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What psychological concept does Liam's situation best demonstrate? He studies for only 30 minutes before a big exam because he is certain he knows all the material and will ace the test. After getting a low score, he realizes he was too sure of his abilities.

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Overconfidence

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What type of research method is being used in a study where participants are divided into two groups: one listens to classical music while studying, and the other studies in silence, followed by a memory test?

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Experiment

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A student records the following scores on their math quizzes: 82, 75, 91, 88, 79, 85, and 90. What is the median score?

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The median score is 85.

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In a survey, participants are asked how many books they read last month. The responses are as follows: 3, 5, 2, 3, 4, 3, 2, 5, 4, 3. What is the mode of the number of books read?

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3

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The temperatures recorded over a week in degrees Fahrenheit are as follows: 68, 72, 65, 70, 75, 73, 69. What is the range of the temperatures?

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The range is 10 degrees.

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Before participating in a psychological study on stress, participants are given a document explaining the purpose of the study, potential risks, and their right to withdraw at any time. They are asked to sign the document if they agree to participate. What ethical principle does this process demonstrate?

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Informed consent

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Which of the following best describes a situation where the sample collected does not accurately represent the population being studied? Random sampling, Stratified sampling, Systematic sampling

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Sampling bias

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If a p-value is less than 0.05, it means there is a statistically significant difference between the groups being studied.

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True