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WorksheetsU0: Psychology Research Methods and Perspectives Assessment
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which research method is most appropriate when a researcher wants to establish cause-and-effect relationships?
Case study
Correlational research
Experimental research
Naturalistic observation
In the biological perspective of psychology, which factor is NOT considered a primary influence on behavior?
Hormones
Cultural values
Brain structures
Neurotransmitters
What type of bias occurs when someone believes they could have predicted an event's outcome after it has already occurred?
Confirmation bias
Hindsight bias
Overconfidence bias
Selection bias
In a normal distribution, what percentage of data falls within two standard deviations of the mean?
68%
95%
99.7%
85%
Which perspective emphasizes the role of unconscious drives and childhood experiences in shaping behavior?
Humanistic
Cognitive
Behavioral
Psychodynamic
What is the term for a variable that may affect research results but is not controlled for in the study?
Dependent variable
Independent variable
In correlational research, what does a correlation coefficient of -0.85 indicate?
A weak negative correlation
A strong positive correlation
A strong negative correlation
No correlation
Which sampling method provides the best generalizability to the larger population?
Random sampling
Convenience sampling
Snowball sampling
Quota sampling
What is the primary purpose of using a double-blind procedure in research?
To increase sample size
To reduce experimenter bias
To improve correlation
To ensure random sampling
Which measure of central tendency is most affected by extreme scores?
Mean
Median
Mode
Range
The evolutionary perspective in psychology primarily focuses on:
Cultural influences
Survival instincts
Conscious thoughts
Learning processes
What ethical principle requires researchers to explain any deception used after a study is completed?
Informed consent
Confidentiality
Debriefing
Protection from harm
In a negatively skewed distribution:
The mean is greater than the median
The mean equals the median
The sociocultural perspective emphasizes the importance of:
Genetic predispositions
Cultural norms and values
Neural mechanisms
Individual cognition
What type of research design would be most appropriate for studying a rare psychological condition?
Meta-analysis
Case study
Experimental research
Correlational study
The cognitive perspective in psychology focuses on:
Observable behaviors
Mental processes
Biological factors
Social influences
What is the main limitation of correlational research?
Small sample sizes
Cannot establish causation
Too time-consuming
Lack of variables
Which perspective emphasizes personal growth and self-actualization?
Behavioral
Humanistic
Biological
Psychodynamic
The third variable problem in correlational research refers to:
The need for three variables in every study
An unmeasured variable affecting both studied variables
The requirement for three research methods
Having three different researchers
When using a placebo in research, it is most important to:
Tell participants they're receiving a placebo
Use it only in medical research
