Test Yourself – Guide for Studying for Exam #1

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Confirmation bias is:

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The tendency to search for, interpret, and remember information that confirms one’s preconceptions.

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The difference between experimental and correlational tests is:

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Experimental tests involve manipulation of variables, while correlational tests examine relationships without manipulation.

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Validity and reliability differ in that:

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Validity refers to accuracy, while reliability refers to consistency.

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Practicing scientific skepticism involves:

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questioning claims and seeking evidence

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Psychology is the study of:

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The scientific study of the mind, brain, and behavior

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Which of the following lists three factors that affect human behavior and make it challenging to study psychology?
Culture, environment, and genetics
Technology, food, and weather
Eye color, height, and weight
Hobbies, language, and sports

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Culture, environment, and genetics

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A hypothesis is different from a scientific theory in that:

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A hypothesis is a proposed explanation that can be tested, while a scientific theory is a well-substantiated explanation based on evidence.

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Confirmation Bias is defined as:

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The tendency to search for, interpret, and remember information that confirms one’s preconceptions.

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Which research method is most appropriate for studying cause-and-effect relationships? Options: Naturalistic observation, Experimental method, Survey method, Case study

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Experimental method

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Belief perseverance is defined as:

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The tendency to maintain one's beliefs even after they have been discredited.