Eighth

Psychology, in its inception, was defined as:

• The art of understanding the human mind
• The science of emotions
• The science of the mind
• The study of human behaviors
• The study of human societies

Which research method primarily involves empirical testing of theories through deductive logic?

• Grounded theory
• Quantitative methods
• Qualitative methods
• Observational methods
• Phenomenology

To obtain a more nuanced understanding of cultural identity in Indigenous Australians, which method is more appropriate?

• Administering a large-scale survey
• In-depth interviews
• Observational research
• Longitudinal studies
• Experimental methods

One of the critiques of the scientific method in psychology includes:

• Complexity of data analysis
• Lack of hypothesis
• Ecological validity
• Emphasis on theory development
• Overemphasis on qualitative methods

What does Parker refer to with the term "Indexicality"?

• The way a phenomenon is understood and characterized
• An account is always complete and cannot be altered
• Explanations are tied to situations and change with time and context
• The inaccuracy of psychological theories
• The evolving nature of theory development

According to Kuhn (1962), when evidence fails to confirm a theory, scientists typically blame:

• The inadequacy of the theory
• External environmental factors
• The research method used
• The researcher and flaws in the experiment
• Sample characteristics

When aiming to test hypotheses and establish cause and effect, you are engaging in:

• Idiographic research
• Qualitative research
• Grounded theory
• Phenomenological research
• Nomothetic research

Qualitative research typically prioritizes:

• Large sample sizes for generalizability
• Establishing cause and effect relationships
• Depth of understanding over generalizability
• Objective measurements and statistical analysis
• Empirical testing of existing theories

For a research project to be methodologically sound:

• The research method must be the most popular one
• It must always use quantitative research
• The purpose of the study must match the research method
• The sample size must always be large
• Only closed-ended questions should be used

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of psychological research as mentioned in the material?

• Examining how individuals feel, think, and behave
• Predicting future societal changes
• Discovering influences on individuals' feelings, thoughts, and behaviors
• Exploring individuals’ perspectives and the meanings they attach
• Examining representation of ideas in language