Exploring Researcher Bias in Psychology

What is the term for the bias where outcomes seem predictable after they occur?

• Social desirability bias

• Confirmation bias

• Experimental bias

• Hindsight bias

Which bias involves seeking information that supports one's beliefs?

• Hindsight bias

• Experimental bias

• Confirmation bias

• Hawthorne effect

What type of bias occurs when researchers unknowingly influence study outcomes?

• Social desirability bias

• Hawthorne effect

• Experimental bias

• Confirmation bias

What is the effect called when participants give answers they think the researcher wants to hear?

• Hawthorne effect

• Confirmation bias

• Social desirability bias

• Experimental bias

Which bias might occur if a participant wants to appear in a positive light?

• Confirmation bias

• Experimental bias

• Social desirability bias

• Hindsight bias

Which bias is characterized by participants altering their behavior because they are being observed?

• Social desirability bias

• Experimental bias

• Hawthorne effect

• Confirmation bias

What is a key method to reduce bias in research studies?

• Conducting double-blind studies

• Increasing sample size

• Avoiding the use of placebos

• Only using qualitative data

What is the purpose of using placebos in research studies?

• To increase the sample size

• To test the effectiveness of treatments

• To ensure the study can be replicated

• To reduce experimental bias

What does reliability in research mean?

• The study uses advanced technology

• The study has a large sample size

• The study can be repeated with the same results

• The study's findings are popular

What does validity in research measure?

• The size of the study

• The duration of the study

• How well the test measures what it claims to measure

• The number of researchers involved