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WorksheetsResearch in Psychology
Total questions: 75
Worksheet time: 54mins
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1.
An experiment is conducted to test how different cleats change an athletes running speed. Six different types of cleats are tested and the 100m run time is recorded. What is the independent variable?
a)
The type of cleat
b)
The run time
c)
The 100 meters
d)
The athlete
2.
A student wants to test the effects of different types of exercise on heart rate. What is the dependent variable?
a)
heart rate
b)
type of exercise
c)
amount of exercise
d)
time of day exercise occurs
3.
Research Question: Does the type of gasoline put in a car effect how fast the car can drive? What is the independent variable?
a)
Type of gasoline
b)
which car the gas is put into
c)
how fast the car can drive
d)
how much gas is put into the car
4.
Things that stay the same throughout the whole experiment are called
a)
controls
b)
dependent variables
c)
independent variables
d)
constants
5.
Changeable elements of an experiment which can affect the outcome of the experiment if not carefully controlled are called:
a)
placebos
b)
variables
c)
quantitative elements
d)
control groups
6.
The population in a research study is...
a)
the whole group of research interest.
b)
the smaller group that has been chosen from the group of research interest.
c)
exactly the same as the sample.
d)
always smaller than the sample.
7.
Which correlation coefficient represents the strongest relationship between variables?
a)
-0.78
b)
0.67
c)
0.85
d)
-0.87
8.
Which kind of study can establish a cause-effect relationship between variables, assuming that the research is appropriate and well conceived?
a)
survey
b)
case study
c)
correlational study
d)
experiment
9.
A correlation coefficient of 0.8 is a _______________ and suggests that as one variable ____________, the other variable ______________.
a)
strong positive | increases | increases
b)
weak positive | increases | increases
c)
strong positive | increases | decreases
d)
weak positive | increases | decreases
10.
Which research would be ideal for the following question?
How does someones age effect what they consider right and wrong?
How does someones age effect what they consider right and wrong?
a)
Cross-sectional
b)
Survey
c)
Longitudinal
d)
correlation
11.
Which research would be ideal for the following question?
How does James live with general anxiety disorder?
How does James live with general anxiety disorder?
a)
Case Study
b)
Naturalistic Observation
c)
Correlation
12.
When people were asked whether they would “favor or oppose taking military action in Iraq to end Saddam Hussein’s rule,” 68% said they favored military action while 25% said they opposed military action. However, when asked whether they would “favor or oppose taking military action in Iraq to end Saddam Hussein’s rule even if it meant that U.S. forces might suffer thousands of casualties,” responses were dramatically different; only 43% said they favored military action, while 48% said they opposed it. The introduction of U.S. casualties altered the context of the question and influenced whether people favored or opposed military action in Iraq.
a)
This demonstrate the placebo effect.
b)
This demonstrates the wording effect.
c)
This should not be asked due to ethical principles.
d)
This is a double-blind study.
13.
Which research would be ideal for the following question?
Do Americans prefer regular or sweet-potato fries?
Do Americans prefer regular or sweet-potato fries?
a)
Survey
b)
Case study
c)
longitudinal study
14.
Independent variable is to dependent variable as _________ is to ____________.
a)
hypothesis | conclusion
b)
effect | cause
c)
cause | effect.
d)
conclusion | hypothesis
15.
When everybody has an equal chance of being included in a study, this process is called
a)
unbiased reporting
b)
survey
survey
c)
random sample
d)
reliability
16.
Consistently, we find low self-esteem is often related with high levels of depression. This means
a)
low self-esteem causes depression
low self-esteem causes depression
b)
depression causes low self-esteem
depression causes low self-esteem
c)
low self-esteem and depression are caused by a third factor
low self-esteem and depression are caused by a third factor
d)
they are correlated but this does not prove causation
they are correlated but this does not prove causation
17.
Which of the following correctly describes a confounding variable within an experiment
a)
a variable that are eliminated or removed in order to see the relationship between the independent and dependent variables
b)
a factor within an experiment that is considered extraneous, it also correlates with the dependent or independent variable
c)
a measured factor within an experiment that the the researcher cannot change and depends on the independent variable
d)
a measured factor within an experiment that the researcher can change
18.
Describe the relationship between the variables.
a)
no correlation
b)
strong positive correlation
c)
strong negative correlation
d)
weak positive correlation
19.
A client whose improvement during therapy is the result of his or her expectation of improvement rather than the result of the therapy itself is showing
a)
a placebo effect
b)
catharsis
c)
negative transference
d)
tardive dyskinesia
20.
An experiment is performed to see if background music improves learning. Two groups study the same material, one while listening to music and another without music. The independent variable is
a)
learning
b)
size of group
c)
material studied
d)
presence of music
21.
Operational definitions are used for which of the following reasons?
a)
They enable researchers to replicate
studies by precisely describing the variables and how they are used.
b)
They exclude mental processes from being
studied, as they are no longer considered part of the scientific study of
psychology.
c)
They
determine which test of statistical significance will be used to analyze the
results of the experiment
d)
They
determine whether the experiment is better suited for a laboratory or a field
setting
22.
In a study of effects of alcohol on driving ability, the control group should be given
a)
a
high dosage of alcohol
b)
one-half the dosage given the
experimental group
c)
a driving test before and after drinking
alcohol
d)
no alcohol at all
23.
Of the following, which research method would be most appropriate for investigating the relationship between political party membership and attitude toward the death penalty?
a)
controlled experiment
b)
naturalistic observation
c)
test
d)
survey
24.
John studies the effects of alcohol on the behavior of college students. For his study, he spends 5 hours every night for 2 weeks at a bar near a college watching how the patrons act before and after drinking alcoholic beverages. John is employing
a)
a controlled experiment
b)
survey
c)
test
d)
naturalistic observation
25.
Drawing a random sample of people for an interview study of social attitudes ensures that
a)
each person in town has the same probability of being chosen for the study
b)
an equal number of males and females are selected for interviews
c)
the study will uncover widely differing social attitudes among respondents
d)
sample will be large enough
26.
Students who do better in high school tend to do better in college. This is an example of
a)
a.a negative correlation
b)
a zero correlation
c)
a
positive correlation
d)
a
perfect correlation
27.
In order to prove a cause-and-effect relationship, we must use
a)
naturalistic observation.
b)
the experimental method
c)
human subjects
d)
correlation coefficients
28.
Neither the researcher nor the subjects knew whether or not they received the drug studied or a placebo. This is an example of
a)
expectancy effects
b)
pacebo effects
pacebo effects
c)
double blind
d)
nothing. It would be ridiculous
29.
A major disadvantage of the experimental method is
a)
private funding can never be obtained
b)
APA Ethical Review Committees often do not approve of the research techniques
c)
a certain amount of artificiality is attached to it
d)
subjects are difficult to find for research projects
30.
Experimental research differs from correlational research in that experimental research
a)
may reveal a causal relation
b)
defines the strength of the relation
c)
allows
for prediction
31.
To prevent the ethical abuse in psychological research, the APA has suggested that
a)
psychologists must treat all subjects
with respect and concern for the subject’s dignity
b)
psychologists must avoid deception when
using human subjects
c)
all data collected from a person must be
made public
d)
all psychological harm to subjects must
be corrected by counseling
32.
What research method involves studying the subject in their environment and taking detailed, descriptive notes?
a)
Survey
b)
Interview
c)
Naturalistic observation
d)
Experiment
33.
What type of correlation is represented in this example:
Students who study more have higher GPA.
Students who study more have higher GPA.
a)
No correlation
b)
Positive
c)
Negative
d)
None of the above
34.
What is the next step in the scientific method after posing a topic or research question?
a)
Developing a hypothesis
b)
Collecting Data
c)
Analyzing Data
d)
Coming to a conclusion
35.
What is the name of the study in which neither the experimenter nor the subjects know who is in the control group and who is in the experimental group?
a)
Single Blind
b)
Double Blind
c)
Case Study
d)
Placebo Study
36.
What is the main disadvantage of a case study?
a)
Results are biased
b)
It is difficult to generalize or apply the results to others
c)
It is not easily done due to the large number of subjects
d)
It is not detailed enough to address the research question.
37.
In an experiment the ___ variable is manipulated by the researcher.
a)
independent
b)
dependent
c)
confounding
d)
operational
38.
___ predict the possibility of cause-effect relatoinships but cannot prove them.
a)
Experiments
b)
Correlations
c)
Surveys
d)
Case Studies
39.
___ take an in-depth look at a single individual, but cannot be replicated.
a)
Observations
b)
Case studes
c)
Surveys
d)
Correlations
40.
A ___ is a testable prediction.
a)
theory
b)
case study
c)
survey
d)
hypothesis
41.
In an experiment the ___group gets ___.
a)
control, caffiene
b)
control, the independent variable
c)
experimental, the placebo
d)
control, the placebo
42.
A ___ is a sugar pill.
a)
placebo
b)
correlate
c)
medicament
d)
remedy
43.
In a ___ sample all members of the target group have an equal chance of being selected.
a)
systematic
b)
random
c)
experimental
d)
biased
44.
each time a study is repeated, the results are consistent.
a)
validity
b)
reliability
c)
sample
45.
Factors that cause differences between the experimental group and control group other than the independent variable.
a)
control group
b)
population
c)
confounding variables
46.
The subgroup of the population that participates in the study
a)
sample
b)
assignment
c)
group
47.
Division of the sample into groups so that every individual has an equal chance of being put in any group or condition.
a)
single blind
b)
double blind
c)
random assignment
d)
random sampling
48.
A description of the specific procedure used to determine the presence of a variable. Created so that the experiment can be replicated by others.
a)
operational definition
b)
independent variable
c)
controlled group
49.
The extent to which an instrument measure what it is supposed to measure.
a)
reliability
b)
validity
c)
standardized
50.
Suggested rules for acting responsible and morally when conducting research.
a)
ethics
b)
guidelines
c)
rules
51.
Correlational research where one specific group of people or person is studied in detail through interviews, file reviews, etc. Not generalizable.
a)
case study
b)
naturalistic evaluation
c)
experiment
52.
Research design in which participants don't know whether they are in experimental or control group.
a)
double blind
b)
naturalistic observation
c)
single blind
53.
The comparison group, the subgroup of the sample that is similar to the experimental group in every way except for the presence of the independent variable.
a)
experimental group
b)
control group
c)
population
54.
Organized sets of concepts that explain phenomena
a)
theories
b)
hypothesis
c)
ideas
55.
Obtain large samples of abilities, beliefs or behaviors through written or interview questions.
a)
case study
b)
naturalistic observation
c)
survye
56.
Careful observations of humans or animals in real life situations
a)
case study
b)
survey
c)
naturalistic observation
57.
Repetition of the methods used in a previous experiment to see whether the same methods will yield the same results.
a)
validity
b)
research
c)
replication
58.
All of the individuals in the gorup to which the study applies
a)
random sample
b)
population
c)
group
59.
In his famous Stanford Prison Experiment, Philip Zimbardo studied how roles influence a person's attitudes and actions. Which subfield of psychology does Zimbardo best associate with?
a)
developmental
b)
social
c)
counseling
d)
industrial-organizational
60.
In an experiment, the group that receives the independent variable is called the ____ group.
a)
correlational
b)
control
c)
experimental
d)
placebo
61.
Due to only interviewing and working closely with one or very few subjects, a downfall to this research method is the inability to generalize the findings to the larger population:
a)
survey
b)
case study
c)
naturalistic observation
d)
correlational research
62.
For most people, the outdoor temperature and the desire to drink hot chocolate is which type of correlation?
a)
positive
b)
negative
63.
Independent variable is to dependent variable as ____ is to ____.
a)
cause; effect
b)
effect; cause
64.
Which approach to psychology focuses on how we encode, process, store, and retrieve information?
a)
biological
b)
cognitive
c)
evolutionary
d)
psychodynamic
65.
Which subfield of psychology is the scientific study of how we think about, influence, and relate to one another?
a)
educational
b)
social
c)
human factors
d)
counseling
66.
The biopsychosocial approach emphasizes the importance of
a)
various influences in exploring behavior and mental processes.
b)
basic research over applied research.
c)
applied research over basic research.
d)
having a single academic perspective to guide research.
67.
Contemporary psychology is best defined as the
a)
science of mental phenomena.
b)
science of conscious and unconscious activity.
c)
science of behavior.
d)
science of behavior and mental processes.
68.
Prediction of how or more factors are likely to be related.
a)
validity
b)
theory
c)
hypothesis
69.
Organized sets of concepts that explain phenomena
a)
theories
b)
hypothesis
c)
ideas
70.
Which correlation coefficient is the strongest?
a)
0
b)
-.85
c)
.75
d)
.12
71.
Suggested rules for acting responsible and morally when conducting research.
a)
ethics
b)
guidelines
c)
rules
72.
Which of the following is not a limitation of survey?
a)
No causality
b)
False responses due to social desirability
c)
Prediction about how a population will behave.
d)
Questions should not be used with "loaded" words.
73.
Division of the sample into groups so that every individual has an equal chance of being put in any group or condition.
a)
single blind
b)
double blind
c)
random assignment
d)
random sampling
74.
The subgroup of the sample that receives the independent variable.
a)
experimental group
b)
control group
c)
population
75.
The condition that exists when the probability that the findings are not due to chance
a)
statistical significance
b)
experimenter bias
c)
confounding variables
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