Psych 2030 1

What type of research is this class primarily focused on?

• Blog posts and opinion essays

• Peer-reviewed empirical research

• News articles from reputable outlets

• Government policy papers

Which of the following is NOT listed as a common online database for psychology research?

• A) APA PsycNet

• B) Google Scholar

• C) Statistics Canada

• D) Wikipedia

What is the “jingle fallacy”?

• Two different names for one concept

• A concept measured incorrectly

• Two concepts that share the same name

• A misleading conclusion based on statistics

What is the “jangle fallacy”?

• Using music analogies in research papers

• One concept with multiple different names

• Confusing statistics with predictions

• Using phrases instead of keywords in searches

Which Boolean search would return articles about depression but exclude those about anxiety?

• depression OR anxiety

• depression AND anxiety

• depression -anxiety

• “depression and anxiety”

When refining searches, what is an underrated but easy way to find relevant papers?

• Reading only the abstract of one paper

• Checking the citation list of a key paper

• Using Wikipedia to trace sources

• Searching with random phrases

Why can AI-based “mapping” tools be risky when finding research?

• They never work properly

• They are always behind on current literature

• They can take you further off track if your “key” paper is misaligned

• They are too expensive to use regularly

What major problem do most GenAI search tools have when suggesting literature?

• They summarize too slowly

• They mostly recommend outdated sources

• They frequently make up citations

• They only provide preprints

Which of the following is TRUE about “open access” papers?

• They are always of lower quality

• They can be accessed for free by the public

• They require university credentials to view

• They are considered preprints only

What is one way to access a book if it’s unavailable online through York OMNI?

• Wait until it becomes open access

• Email the author directly

• Get the physical copy through the library

• Pay for it through a commercial site only