Psychology MCQS FROM EXAMS 2024

What is the range for this set of scores? 32, 28, 15, 24, 9

• A: 9

• B: 19

• C: 23

• D: 32

In an experiment, which of the following best describes what 'control' refers to?

• A: apart from the IV, keeping as many other things the same as possible

• B: apart from the DV, keeping as many other things the same as possible

• C: restricting participants to a specific amount of time to complete tasks

• D: restricting participants to a specific number of attempts to complete the tasks

Which correlation coefficient best relates to the data displayed in this scatter diagram?

• A: -0.7

• B: -0.07

• C: +0.7

• D: +0.07

What is the name given to the type of reasoning where a theory is established first and then data obtained to test if it is true?

• A: deductive

• B: inductive

• C: syllogistic

• D: systemic

In which section of the write up of a practical report would you be least likely to find comments about the research conducted by other psychologists?

• A: abstract

• B: discussion

• C: introduction

• D: method

In the study by Freud, what kind of data was the information received about Little Hans in letters from his father?

• A: interval

• B: ordinal

• C: primary

• D: secondary

Which of these is an ethical consideration under the British Psychological Society (BPS) guidelines?

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When conducting research, what is the name of the group of people that we want to study and apply the results to?

• cohort

• participants

• population

• population

In which of these sections of the write-up of a practical report would you find specific details of any apparatus used in the research?

• abstract

• discussion

• method

• results

What type of correlation is shown in the scatter diagram below?

• strong negative

• strong positive

• weak positive

• zero