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Psych 1- Research & Approaches

Total questions: 54

Worksheet time: 29mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which perspective argues that our behavior is based on what we have LEARNED!

a)

Behaviorial

b)

Socio-cultural

c)

Cognitive

d)

Psychoanalytic

2.
Which perspective would focus on the extent to which different styles of parenting are encouraged among various ethnic communities?
a)
cognitive
b)
psychodynamic
c)
social-cultural
d)
biological
3.
Perspective that focuses on the role unconscious forces play on behavior
a)
psychoanalytic
b)
behavioral
c)
cognitive
d)
sociocultural
4.
Humanistic psychologists focused on the importance of
a)
childhood memories
b)
unconscious thoughts
c)
healthy growth potentional
d)
punishment and reinforcement
5.
Which perspective believed psychology should only study observable and objectively described acts?
a)
Humanistic
b)
Behaviorism
c)
Functionalism
d)
Structuralism
6.
The study of the importance of satisfying love and acceptance needs best describes which school of psychology. 
a)
Behavioral 
b)
Functionalist 
c)
Humanistic 
d)
Structuralist 
7.
The science of behavior and mental processes is the definition of which field of study?
a)
Basic research 
b)
Applied research 
c)
Philosophy
d)
Psychology 
8.
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
9.
The group that does not participate in the critical part of the experiment is known as what? 
a)
control group
b)
dependent group
c)
experimental group
d)
independent group
10.
Which of the 7 approaches would be used to look at a child's experiences and how they affected them today?
a)
Biology
b)
Psychoanalytic
c)
Behaviorism
d)
Cognitive
11.
What us the definition of evolutionary psychology?
a)
Focus on learning through rewards, punishments, and observatins
b)
How the natural selection of traits has promoted the survival genes
c)
Examines our thought processes, how we solve problems, make decisions and develop language
d)
Interactions we have with enviornment and other people in the environment
12.
which approach focuses on concious experiences and choosing to take control of our lives and our destiny
a)
social- cultural approach
b)
humanistic approach
c)
behavioral approach
d)
psychodinamic approach
13.
What approach focuses on childhood memories and events of the unconscious mind?
a)
Psychoanalitic
b)
cognitive
c)
behaviorism
d)
humanism
14.
“How can we achieve full potential?” What approach is being represented here?
a)
humanism
b)
behaviorism
c)
biological
d)
evolutionary
15.
What does cognitive thinking focus on?
a)
thoughts and decisions
b)
biological structures
c)
rewards and punishments
d)
natural selection
16.
Putting up your middle finger as an example of a learned behavior is an example of what approach?
a)
Biological
b)
cognitive
c)
behaviorism
d)
socio-cultural
17.
Hormones, heredity, tumors, and disease all fall into the category of what approach?
a)
Biological
b)
cognitive
c)
humanism
d)
evolutionary
18.
What approach focuses on how childhood memories and events and the unconscious mind that affects behavior?
a)
Psychoanalitic
b)
Cognitive
c)
Humanism
d)
socio-cultural
19.

Psychological perspective concerned with individual potential for growth and the role of unique perceptions in growth toward one’s potential.

a)

behavioral

b)

biological

c)

socio-cultural

d)

humanistic

20.

Psychological perspective concerned with physiological and biochemical factors that determine behavior and mental processes.

a)

behavioral

b)

biological

c)

psychodynamic

d)

evolutionary

21.

Psychological perspective concerned with how cultural differences affect behavior.

a)

evolutionary

b)

humanistic

c)

behavioral

d)

socio-cultural

22.

The psychological perspective concerned with how unconscious instincts, conflicts, motives, and defenses influence behavior.

a)

functionalism

b)

behavioral

c)

psychoanalytic

d)

humanistic

23.

If Aristotle and Locke, who both believed that what we know is acquired from experience, were alive today, they would best agree with the

a)

behavioral

b)

biological

c)

cognitive

d)

psychodynamic

24.

____________ refers to biological/genetic predispositions' impact on human traits

a)

nature

b)

nurture

25.

Which type of variable is chosen/manipulated by the experimenter?

a)

Dependent Variable

b)

Independent Variable

c)

Extraneous Variables

d)

Correlation

26.

Which type of variable changes as a result of the experiment?

a)

Dependent Variable

b)

Independent Variable

c)

Extraneous Variables

d)

Correlation

27.

Which group is exposed to the independent variable?

a)

Control Group

b)

Experimental Group

c)

Representative Sample

d)

Cross-Sectional Group

28.

Which group is NOT exposed to the independent variable?

a)

Control Group

b)

Experimental Group

c)

Representative Sample

d)

Cross-Sectional Group

29.

If a researcher is studying different approaches to dieting to determine which is the most effective for weight loss, the experimenter's manipulation of dieting is the:

a)

Control condition

b)

Independent variable

c)

Dependent variable

d)

Placebo

30.

What is random sampling?

a)

any process for selecting a sample of individuals or cases that is neither random nor systematic but rather is governed by chance or ready availability.

b)

Uses people from target population available at the time and willing to take part. It is based on convenience.

c)

a sampling technique where participants self-select to become part of a study

d)

a process for selecting a sample of study participants from a larger potential group of eligible individuals, such that each person has the same fixed probability of being included in the sample and some chance procedure is used to determine who specifically is chosen.

31.

Experiments in which information about the test is kept from participants to reduce bias

a)

Experimental Variable

b)

Blind Experiments

c)

Double-Blind Experiments

d)

Control (of an experiment)

32.

In an experiment, in which group would placebos be used?

a)

variable group

b)

control group

33.

What do we call experiments in which neither the participants nor the scientists know who is in the control group?

a)

Control

b)

Blind experiments

c)

Variable

d)

Double Blind experiment

34.

Which of the following is NOT an ethical guideline for experimentation established by the APA?

a)

Participation must be voluntary at all times

b)

Personal information must be kept confidential

c)

The subject must be informed of potential risks

d)

Animals should be used instead of humans whenever possible

35.

Hypothesis: the louder a classroom environment is, the lower test scores will be. What is the independent variable?

a)

Test scores

b)

Level of noise in the classroom

c)

Type of class

d)

Seating arrangement in the classroom

36.

What is done at the end of a study to assure that participants know all the information about the study (the truth) and leave in the same emotional state as they started?

a)

Informed consent

b)

Replication

c)

Debriefing

d)

Naturalistic observation

37.

The group who is subjected to the therapy being tested is called the:

a)

control group

b)

experimental group

c)

sample group

d)

survey group

38.

An extra, unexpected variable that can lead to false conclusions.

a)

Confounding

b)

Independent

c)

Dependent

d)

Neutral

39.

True or False: "The more “blind” the study, the more bias is eliminated, so many researchers think blind studies are best."

a)

True

b)

False

40.

In a research study, researchers seek to measure the average hours of sleep for teenagers who use their phones before bed with no restrictions versus those who only use it for 15 minutes before bed. What is the independent variable?

a)

Controlled phone usage before bed

b)

Amount of sleep

41.

In a research study, researchers seek to measure the average hours of sleep for teenagers who use their phones before bed with no restrictions versus those who only use it for 15 minutes before bed. Which group is the experimental group?

a)

Those who only use their phones for 15 minutes.

b)

Those who have unlimited use of their phones before bed.

42.

The purpose of ethical guidelines are

a)

To ensure participants are safe

b)

To ensure participants are paid for their time

c)

To ensure the study gets valid responses

d)

To ensure researchers do what they like

43.

What is informed consent

a)

When people involved in your research are paid

b)

When people involved in your research are told what it is about

c)

When people involved in your research are not told what it is about

d)

When people involved in your research are identified

44.

________ is provided before the study begins, in the form of a signature on a detailed form explaining the study the participant will take part in

a)

Code of ethics

b)

Right to withdraw

c)

Debriefing

d)

Informed consent

45.

What is meant by de-briefing

a)

Giving participants information about the study before it starts

b)

Giving participants information about the study after it is complete

c)

Giving participants the right to leave the study

d)

Giving participants money for taking part

46.

De-briefing includes

a)

Explaining the nature and aims of the research

b)

Giving time to ask questions

c)

How the data will be stored and used

d)

All of the above

47.

If the participants feel unhappy for any reason with the research after the de-briefing, what must they be given

a)

Informed consent

b)

Anonymity

c)

The right to withdraw their data

d)

Payment

48.

When is it best to remind participants of their 'right to withdraw'

a)

Before the study has started

b)

After the study is complete

c)

During the study

d)

Before, during and after the study has taken place

49.

Deception may be justified if...

a)

The participants may feel distress after the deception is revealed

b)

The deception is withheld until after the research is completed

c)

There is absolutely no other way to ensure participants will not change their natural behaviour

d)

They provide signed consent

50.

What is confidentiality

a)

Not publishing personal details of participants

b)

Telling participants they are being studied

c)

Not putting your name on your research

d)

Putting all personal details of participants in your research

51.

Is it ok to tell people 'who' is taking part in your study

a)

Yes

b)

No

52.

Does a reason have to be given to withdraw from a study

a)

yes

b)

no

53.

Should you undertake any research without informed consent

a)

yes

b)

no

54.

Should you undertake any research without ethical approval

a)

yes

b)

no