Psychological Research Methods Quiz

What is the primary method used by psychologists to create new knowledge about behavior?

• Personal experience

• Scientific method

• Intuition

• Anecdotal evidence

What does empirical research rely on?

• Personal beliefs

• Theoretical assumptions

• Observation and experimentation

• Cultural norms

What is hindsight bias?

• A method of collecting data

• Believing one knew the outcome of an event after it has occurred

• The ability to predict future events accurately

• A psychological phenomenon that enhances intuition

Which of the following is an example of a fact?

• People should be kind to one another.

• It is essential to study human behavior.

• There were more than 21,000 homicides in the United States in 2009.

• I believe psychology is important.

What is the main challenge in studying psychology?

• Difficulty in publishing results

• Lack of interest from participants

• Individual differences among people

• Limited research funding

What is the purpose of informed consent in research?

• To guarantee positive results

• To ensure participants are paid

• To explain research procedures and participant rights

• To collect personal data

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of ethical research?

• Deception without explanation

• Informed consent

• Debriefing after the experiment

• Confidentiality of participant information

What is the role of values in psychological research?

• They replace empirical evidence.

• They are the only focus of scientific inquiry.

• They help determine the importance of research.

• They can be proven true or false.

What does the term 'no harm' refer to in research ethics?

• Participants should not be paid.

• Researchers must avoid causing harm to participants.

• All research must be conducted in a lab.

• Participants should not be informed about the study.

What is the first step in the scientific method?

• Collecting data

• Making observations

• Analyzing results

• Formulating a hypothesis