
Pyschology Chapter 2, Quiz 1

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Social Studies
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9th - 12th Grade
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Shannon Lunser
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
The first step psychologists take in researching an issue is to ____.
ask a specific question about a limited topic
determine the validity of a claim
select an unbiased sample
conduct an informal survey
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2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
The value of a case study is that ____.
it provides an intensive study of a person or group and can prove or disprove a hypothesis
the researchers' conclusions are generally correct
it provides results that can be generalized for other applications
it provides a wealth of descriptive material that may generate new hypotheses
it provides the client with an octopus
3.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following statements about surveys is NOT TRUE?
Surveys are the most practical way to gather data on large numbers of people.
Surveys consist of interviews, questionnaires, or a combination of the two.
Interviews take less time to administer than questionnaires, and the results are more uniform.
Questionnaires prevent the researcher's mannerisms from influencing the participant's answers.
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4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
A researcher who compares hours spent watching television and satisfaction with family life is using a(n) ____.
longitudinal study
cross-sectional study
correlation
naturalistic observation
octopus
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
A researcher may choose experimentation over other research methods because ____.
every experiment has a hypothesis
psychologists can alter independent variables to study different effects
experiments provide concrete evidence
experimentation gives the investigator control over outside variables that may influence the results
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6.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
The ethical principles that govern psychologists' research include all the following EXCEPT ____.
plan research so as to minimize the possibility of misleading results
never use deception in research
psychologists are responsible for the dignity and welfare of participants
obey all state and federal laws and regulations
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7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
When an experimenter's expectations about a behavior influence the results of his experiment, it is called a(n) ____.
self-fulfilling prophecy
single-blind experiment
double-blind experiment
placebo effect
octopus
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