2. Psychology Research
The Scientifc Method in Psychology
- Multiple ChoiceEstablishing construct validity is most important for which of the following types of psychological research?2views
- Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is an example of how the principle of beneficence can be applied to a psychological study?13views
- Multiple ChoiceIn the context of the scientific method in psychology, which of the following best defines a case study?3views
- Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is generally included in the process of obtaining informed consent in psychological research?2views
- Multiple ChoiceIn order to test a hypothesis and conduct valid empirical research, a psychologist first needs to:18views
- Multiple ChoiceCorrect collection of evidence in the scientific method requires which of the following?3views
- Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following best describes the ethical principles developed by psychologists for investigators conducting research?14views
- Multiple Choice
A research team is investigating the effects of social media on self-esteem. They hypothesized that people who spend 3 or more hours per day using social media platforms will have lower self-esteem than people who spend less than 3 hours. In this research study, what is the dependent variable?
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Which of the following describes a convenience sample?
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_____ are personal judgments based on beliefs rather than facts.
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The first step in the scientific method is
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A(n) _____ is a tentative explanation of a phenomenon based on observation.
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Testing the hypothesis is all about the goal of _____ a behavior.
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After investigating the effects of caffeine on learning, Dr. Mizrahi found that the more caffeine an individual consumed, the less information he or she was able to retain. According to the scientific method, which of the following steps should Dr. Mizrahi perform next?
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The Rorschach inkblot test
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