Understanding Human Behavior Quiz

Which organization’s guidelines must research comply with according to the text?

• American Psychological Association

• World Health Organization

• U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

• National Institutes of Health

What is a passive form of deception in research?

• Telling participants the hypothesis

• Not telling participants the hypothesis

• Giving participants extra information

• Allowing participants to choose their tasks

Why might researchers use deception in studying obedience to authority?

• To save time

• To observe natural behavior

• To increase participant numbers

• To reduce costs

Which animals are most commonly used in psychological research today?

• Dogs, cats, and rabbits

• Rats, mice, and birds

• Monkeys, apes, and dolphins

• Snakes, lizards, and frogs

What ethical tool is used to ensure research is conducted ethically?

• Financial incentives

• Informed consent form

• Participant observation

• Double-blind study

What is the significance of debriefing in research ethics?

• It ensures participants are paid

• It removes any harmful aftereffects of participation

• It guarantees publication

• It increases participant numbers

What must psychologists comply with when acquiring, caring for, using, and disposing of animals?

• Federal, state, and local laws and regulations

• Personal preferences

• International guidelines

• Animal rights activists' opinions

What is minimized by psychologists in animal research?

• Discomfort, infection, illness, and pain

• Research costs

• Time spent

• Number of animals used

What must be considered when psychologists supervise animal procedures?

• Comfort, health, and humane treatment

• Speed and efficiency

• Cost and resources

• Public perception

What do psychologists ensure about the species being used in research?

• Proper care and handling

• Maximum productivity

• Minimal cost

• High stress levels