Psychology as a Science Quiz

What is the primary purpose of research in psychology?

• To entertain people

• To understand human behavior and mental processes

• To create new technology

• To improve physical health

What is the first step in the scientific method in psychology?

• Design a Study

• Collect Data

• Formulate a Hypothesis

• Analyze Data

What does correlational research examine?

• Cause-and-effect relationships

• Relationships between variables

• Self-reported information

• Natural behaviors

Which method gathers data through self-reported information?

• Observational Research

• Experimental Research

• Correlational Research

• Surveys and Questionnaires

What does a positive correlation indicate in correlational research designs?

• As one variable increases, the other decreases.

• There is no relationship between the variables.

• As one variable increases, the other also increases.

• The variables are completely independent.

What does a zero correlation indicate?

• There is a perfect positive relationship between the variables.

• There is a perfect negative relationship between the variables.

• There is no linear relationship between the variables.

• The variables are inversely related.

What is an independent variable in an experimental research design?

• Variable that is measured to assess the impact of the independent variable manipulation.

• Variable that is manipulated by the researcher to observe its effect on the dependent variable.

• Group that does not receive the manipulated variable, providing a baseline for comparison.

• Group that receives the manipulated variable to observe its effects.

Which group in an experimental research design does not receive the manipulated variable and provides a baseline for comparison?

• Experimental Group

• Control Group

• Population

• Random Assignment

What is the dependent variable in an experimental research design?

• Variable that is manipulated by the researcher to observe its effect on the dependent variable.

• Group that does not receive the manipulated variable, providing a baseline for comparison.

• Variable that is measured to assess the impact of the independent variable manipulation.

• Group that receives the manipulated variable to observe its effects.

What is the purpose of random assignment in experimental research designs?

• To select participants from the population in a random and unbiased manner.

• To ensure groups are equivalent at the start of the experiment.

• To generalize the findings to the entire group of individuals.

• To manipulate the independent variable.