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WorksheetsPsychology 2
Total questions: 43
Worksheet time: 25mins
What are advantages of the experiment
Conclusions about causality: The only way to prove causality is through experiments, wherein the independent variable is changed and the dependent variable is observed to change as a result.
Artificial environment: Since lab settings are frequently used for experiments, they may not adequately replicate real-world circumstances (low external validity).
Limitations imposed by ethics: Certain variables cannot be changed for moral reasons (you cannot, for example, subject someone to hazardous conditions in an experiment).
Control over variables: By limiting the impact of confounds, researchers can control unimportant variables.
Disadvantages of the experiment
Limitations imposed by ethics: Certain variables cannot be changed for moral reasons (you cannot, for example, subject someone to hazardous conditions in an experiment).
Cost and duration: Compared to correlational studies, experiments may require more resources and take longer to finish.
Control over variables: By limiting the impact of confounds, researchers can control unimportant variables.
Artificial environment: Since lab settings are frequently used for experiments, they may not adequately replicate real-world circumstances (low external validity).
Psychology became a science about (a) years ago
This means psychology became a formal, experimental discipline focused on studying behavior and mental processes in the late ____ century.
19th
20th
21st
18th
The easiest way to get a representative sample is to use
(a)
True or False: Eclecticism means drawing from multiple perspectives simultaneously.
True
False
The only way to determine if one thing causes another is to ___
Run multiple experiments
Assume
Hypothesize
Run an experiment
About of psychologists are working in academic settings, about work in clinical settings.
30%, 50%
50%,50%
25%, 75%
50%, 30%
true or false: Psychiatrists cannot prescribe medications
True
False
Can pyschiatrists prescribe medications to help with things like anxiety
Yes
No
if a relationship between two variables is strong, you would expect ‘r’ to be close to
(a)
involves telling people about the true nature of the research after they participate.
Cognitive function
Debriefing
Gossiping
Results
A (a) is an extraneous variable that affects the dependent variable, making it difficult to determine if the independent variable is truly causing the effect.
We use _____ _______ when we want to ensure that any differences between groups in an experiment are due to the independent variable and not pre-existing differences. (This helps eliminate group bias and makes sure that the groups are comparable.)
Debriefing
random assignment
Theories
Single masked (blind) studies guard against participant expectations, while double masked (blind) studies guard against both _____ and ______
participant and experimenter biases
Experimenter and pyschologist bias
social support and relaxation
IV and DV
the _____the relationship between two variables, the _____your predictions will be.
stronger, better
Stronger, worse
Worse, stronger
Better, stronger
arises when demands exceed your perceived ability to cope with or manage the situation.
(a)
Methods that reduces impact of stress
social support
Relaxation techniques
Exercise
Cognitive reappraisal
meditation and deep breathing is...
social support
exercise
relaxation techniques
a way to help with stress
Too much stress contributes to_______.
physical and mental difficulties
Physical difficulties
mental difficulties
Large-scale, sudden events like natural disasters (e.g., earthquakes).
(a)
Daily hassles
Everyday minor irritations (e.g., traffic jams).
Blocking of a goal (e.g., not getting a promotion).
Expectations to perform or behave in a certain way (e.g., deadlines at work).
Stress from surroundings (e.g., noise pollution or crowding).
Frustration
Everyday minor irritations (e.g., traffic jams).
Blocking of a goal (e.g., not getting a promotion).
Expectations to perform or behave in a certain way (e.g., deadlines at work).
Stress from surroundings (e.g., noise pollution or crowding).
Pressure
Everyday minor irritations (e.g., traffic jams).
Blocking of a goal (e.g., not getting a promotion).
Expectations to perform or behave in a certain way (e.g., deadlines at work).
Stress from surroundings (e.g., noise pollution or crowding).
Environmental
Everyday minor irritations (e.g., traffic jams).
Blocking of a goal (e.g., not getting a promotion).
Expectations to perform or behave in a certain way (e.g., deadlines at work).
Stress from surroundings (e.g., noise pollution or crowding).
Major life transitions (e.g., moving to a new city or getting married).
Pressure
Conflict
Life change:
Frustration
Being torn between opposing goals or choices (e.g., choosing between two job offers).
Pressure
Conflict
Life change:
Frustration
Health psychology
subfield of psych helping to prevent illness, reduce illness, promote health
pull away or shut down when facing a stressor
expecting, regarding the future
activation of energy reserves to help defend against or get away from
withdrawal
subfield of psych helping to prevent illness, reduce illness, promote health
pull away or shut down when facing a stressor
expecting, regarding the future
activation of energy reserves to help defend against or get away from
fight or flight
subfield of psych helping to prevent illness, reduce illness, promote health
pull away or shut down when facing a stressor
expecting, regarding the future
activation of energy reserves to help defend against or get away from
anticipatory
subfield of psych helping to prevent illness, reduce illness, promote health
pull away or shut down when facing a stressor
expecting, regarding the future
activation of energy reserves to help defend against or get away from
constructive coping*
help now and reduce chances of more stress later
may feel good now, but can lead to more problems, does not address source of stress
long term
act out against others in angry/cruel fashion when facing a stressor
chronic
help now and reduce chances of more stress later
may feel good now, but can lead to more problems, does not address source of stress
long term
act out against others in angry/cruel fashion when facing a stressor
limited value coping / aggression
help now and reduce chances of more stress later
may feel good now, but can lead to more problems, does not address source of stress
long term
act out against others in angry/cruel fashion when facing a stressor
short duration (but often severe)
acute
chronic
aggression
withdrawl
idea that all illness/behavior is multiply determined – multiple factors interact
Positive Psychology
stressor
BioPsychSocial Model
acute
emphasis on promoting strengths and helping people/communities thrive
Positive Psychology
stressor
BioPsychSocial Model
acute
What is the primary purpose of random assignment in an experiment?
To ensure the sample is representative of the population
To eliminate pre-existing differences between groups
To increase the sample size
To ensure the experiment is ethical
Which of the following is a characteristic of chronic stress?
Short duration
Long term
Immediate resolution
Temporary relief
True or False: Positive Psychology focuses on treating mental illness.
True
False
What is the primary focus of health psychology?
To study the impact of genetics on behavior
To understand and promote health and prevent illness
To analyze the economic factors affecting health
To explore the history of medical practices
True or False: The BioPsychSocial Model considers only biological factors in understanding health.
True
False
Which of the following best describes the concept of 'frustration' in psychology?
Achieving a goal with ease
Blocking of a goal (e.g., not getting a promotion)
Experiencing joy and satisfaction
Feeling relaxed and content
