Research Methods and Ethics in Psychology

What is the purpose of the ethical guidelines established by the APA and CPA?

• To ensure the welfare and protection of individuals and groups involved in psychological research

• To restrict the scope of psychological research

• To promote unethical practices in psychological research

• To limit the education of members, students, and the public regarding ethical standards

What is the INDEPENDENT variable in an experiment?

• The factor being manipulated
• The outcome being measure

• The main topic of investigation

• The testable prediction

What is the main difference between laboratory experiments and field experiments in psychology?

• Laboratory experiments are conducted in controlled settings, while field experiments are conducted in real-world settings

• Laboratory experiments involve manipulating variables, while field experiments involve collecting self-report data

• Laboratory experiments focus on qualitative research, while field experiments focus on quantitative research

• Laboratory experiments use fMRI and EEG technologies, while field experiments use surveys and questionnaires

What is the purpose of surveys and questionnaires in psychology research?

• To collect self-reported data from participants

• To manipulate variables and establish cause-and-effect relationships

• To study the neurological basis of behavior and cognition

• To explore and understand complex phenomena

What is a HYPOTHESIS?

• The main topic of investigation

• The factor being manipulated

• The testable prediction

• The findings of the experiment

What is the main purpose of functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) in psychology?

• To measure changes in blood flow and identify brain activity

• To measure electrical activity in the brain

• To study cognitive processes and emotion regulation

• To collect self-reported data from participants

What is the main purpose of Electroencephalography (EEG) in psychology?

• To measure electrical activity in the brain

• To measure changes in blood flow and identify brain activity

• To study cognitive processes and emotion regulation

• To collect self-reported data from participants

What are the RESULTS of the experiment?

• The factor being manipulated

• How successful the experiment was

• How happy the researchers are after the experiment

• The findings of the study

What did Loftus and Palmer's Car Crash Experiment demonstrate?

• The wording of questions can influence participants' memories

• The importance of informed consent in psychological research

• The relationship between variables in a laboratory setting

• The malleability of human memory

What is the main purpose of correlational studies in psychology?

• To manipulate variables and establish cause-and-effect relationships

• To examine the relationship between two or more variables

• To study the neurological basis of behavior and cognition

• To explore and understand complex phenomena