Research Methods in Psychology

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Method of intense study of just one individual:

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Case Study

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Dement and Kleitman (sleep and dreams) utilized what research method?

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Lab experiment with varying research methods for each aim

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In an experiment, the _________________ variable is tested by the researcher to observe its effect(s) on the _________________ variable.

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independent; dependent

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A type of observation conducted in the participants' normal environment without interference from the researchers.

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Naturalistic observation

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This is a method of research where an investigator manipulates one or more factors (independent variables) to observe the effect on some behavior or mental process (the dependent variable).

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Experiments

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What is the advantage of the descriptive method of research that creates an immense amount of data to be gathered quickly and inexpensively? Options: Survey, Observational, Correlational, Experiments, Case Study

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Survey

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In experimental studies which group receives nothing? In other words, they do not get the variable that is under study.

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Control group

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The research method/design employed by Piliavin et al. (subway Samaritan) was...

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Field experiment with independent measures design

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What kind of relationship is this? Options: Positive Correlation, Negative Correlation, No Relationship

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Positive Correlation

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In a study, injections of saline solution (which contains no chemicals) were shown to be quite effective for relieving pain. This is an example of:

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placebo effect