Psychology Quiz

A researcher found: the more time students spend studying for a test, the higher their test scores tend to be. Conversely, if students spend less time studying, their scores may decrease

• negatively related

• independent variables

• dependent variables

• positively correlated

Operational definitions help facilitate

• Replication

• Overconfidence

• the placebo effect

• illusory correlation

Which of the following is true about correlation?

• It shows cause and effect

• It doesn’t show relationships

• It doesn’t show cause and effect

• It is the dependent variable

Is an in-depth, detailed examination of a particular individual, group, event, or situation over a specific period. It is a qualitative research method commonly used in fields such as psychology, business, education, and medicine to explore complex issues in real-life contexts.

• the survey

• the case study

• experimentation

• naturalistic observation

The relationship between regular exercise, and physical health.

• Positive correlation

• Negative correlation

• Longitudinal study

• Placebo effect

A hypothesis is a(n):

• observable relationship between specific independent and dependent variables

• testable prediction that gives direction to research

• unprovable assumption about the unobservable process that underlie psychological functioning

• statement of procedures used to define research variables

A research method in which a researcher observes subjects in their natural environment without interference or manipulation.

• naturalistic observation

• the survey

• the case study

• experimentation

The studies completed by Jane Goodall is an example of what?

• naturalistic observation

• the survey

• the case study

• experimentation

Is a group in an experiment or study that does not receive the experimental treatment or intervention. Instead, it is used as a baseline to compare against.

• dependent variable

• correlational

• experimental

• control

Is a research method used to test a hypothesis by systematically manipulating one or more variables (independent variables) and observing the effect on other variables (dependent variables)

• Experiment
• Survey
• Observation
• Introspection