Chapter 2 lesson 2

What is a “self-fulfilling prophecy” for a psychologist?

• A prediction that directly or indirectly causes itself to become true

• A prophecy that is fulfilled by divine intervention

• A psychological theory that cannot be tested

• A random event that is interpreted as meaningful

How do people unconsciously make their expectations known to others through their behavior?

• Through verbal communication

• By using body language

• By writing letters

• Through telepathy

What is the difference between a single-blind experiment and a double-blind experiment?

• In a single-blind experiment, only the participants are unaware of the treatment they receive, while in a double-blind experiment, both the participants and the experimenters are unaware.

• In a single-blind experiment, both the participants and the experimenters are aware of the treatment, while in a double-blind experiment, only the participants are unaware.

• In a single-blind experiment, only the experimenters are unaware of the treatment, while in a double-blind experiment, both the participants and the experimenters are aware.

• In a single-blind experiment, neither the participants nor the experimenters are aware of the treatment, while in a double-blind experiment, only the experimenters are unaware.

What is a placebo?

• A type of medication

• A substance with no therapeutic effect

• A surgical procedure

• A diagnostic tool

Why does a placebo affect a participant’s behavior?

• It contains active ingredients that cause changes.

• It triggers a psychological response.

• It has no effect on behavior.

• It is a form of medication.

What were the subjects in the Milgram experiment asked to do?

• Administer electric shocks to another person

• Participate in a memory test

• Solve complex mathematical problems

• Engage in a group discussion

What was the deception in the Milgram experiment?

• Participants were told they were administering real shocks.

• Participants were informed about the true purpose of the experiment.

• Participants were aware of the confederates' roles.

• Participants were given a choice to stop the experiment at any time.

What did the results of the experiment imply?

• The experiment was inconclusive.

• The results supported the hypothesis.

• The results contradicted the hypothesis.

• The experiment needs to be repeated.

What surprising findings of the experiment suggested the researchers at Swarthmore College were wrong?

• The experiment showed unexpected results.

• The researchers' hypothesis was confirmed.

• The data was consistent with previous studies.

• The experiment had no significant findings.

What types of deception might researchers use, and why do they use them?

• To protect the integrity of the study

• To mislead participants for fun

• To ensure participants act naturally

• To confuse the research team