
Unit 1 part 2 AP Psychology
Authored by Gabrielle Downey
Social Studies
10th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In an experiment to determine the effects of exercise on motivation, exercise is the
control condition.
intervening variable.
independent variable.
dependent variable.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To determine the effects of a new drug on memory, one group of people is given a pill that contains the drug. A second group is given a sugar pill that does not contain the drug. This second group constitutes the
randon sample.
control group.
experimental group.
test group.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Theories are defined as
testable propositions.
factors that may change in response to manipulation.
principles that help organize observations and predict behaviors or events.
statistical indexes.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A psychologist studies the play behavior of young children by watching groups during recess at school. Which type of research is being used?
correlation
case study
experimentation
naturalistic observation
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To ensure that other researchers can repeat their work, psychologists use
control groups.
operational definitions.
double-blind procedures.
random assignment.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The scientific attitude of skepticism is based on the belief that
people are rarely candid in revealing their thoughts.
mental processes can't be studied objectively.
the scientist's intuition about behavior is usually correct.
ideas need to be tested against observable evidence.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT a basic research technique used by psychologists?
description
replication
experimentation
correlation
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