Psychology Module 4-5 Review

Which is a key part of the definition of psychology?

• scientific study

• behavior

• mental processes

• all of the above

If a researcher looks for information that supports their preconception, that is:

• Totally fine
• Confirmation bias
• Participant bias
• Incredibly rare

Studying two twins separated at birth, and drawing conclusions from that, is a

• case study

• survey method

• correlational study

• cross-sectional study

Tracking a group of preschoolers through their college graduation is

• longitudinal
• cross-sectional
• correlational
• naturalistic observation

A problem with the survey method is

• it's expensive
• the sample size is usually small
• wording can change people's responses
• Everyone always lies.

The only way to prove a cause-effect relationship is

• Correlation
• Case study
• Experiment
• Placebo

In an experiment, this is the variable that should cause something to happen.

• Independent variable
• Dependent variable

In an experiment, this is the variable that should show a change, outcome, or effect.

• Independent variable
• Dependent variable

In an experiment, this is the group that is exposed to a treatment.

• Experimental group

• Control group

In an experiment, this is the group that is not exposed to a treatment.

• Experimental group

• Control group