Question 1

Which of the following best describes the 'nature' side of the nature-nurture debate in psychology?

Accepted Answer

Human beings enter the world with an inborn store of knowledge and understanding of reality.

Question 2

John Locke’s concept of 'tabula rasa' suggests that:

Accepted Answer

The mind is a blank slate at birth, and experiences write knowledge onto it.

Question 3

Which research method is most appropriate for identifying cause-and-effect relationships?

Accepted Answer

Experiment

Question 4

A psychologist wants to study the relationship between stress and academic performance without manipulating any variables. Which method should they use?

Accepted Answer

Correlation method

Question 5

Which of the following is a key ethical requirement when conducting research with human participants?

Accepted Answer

Participants must give informed consent and be allowed to withdraw without penalty.

Question 6

A researcher observes children with ADHD in their classroom without interfering. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Naturalistic setting

Question 7

Which of the following best illustrates the nurture perspective?

Accepted Answer

A child learns social norms by interacting with family and peers.

Question 8

Why might a psychologist use deception in an experiment?

Accepted Answer

To control for participants’ expectations and obtain unbiased results.

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a scientific hypothesis?

Accepted Answer

It is based on personal opinion.

Question 10

A psychologist conducts an in-depth analysis of a single individual’s experiences and behaviors. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Case study

Question 11

Which of the following is a primary advantage of the experimental method?

Accepted Answer

It allows for the identification of cause-and-effect relationships.

Question 12

What is the main ethical concern when using animals in psychological research?

Accepted Answer

Treating animals humanely and minimizing suffering.

Question 13

Which of the following best describes a literature review?

Accepted Answer

A summary of existing research on a given topic.

Question 14

Which of the following is an example of a correlation study?

Accepted Answer

Observing the relationship between sleep patterns and academic performance.

Question 15

Why is reliability important in psychological research?

Accepted Answer

It ensures that research findings can be repeated by others.

Question 16

Which of the following is a requirement for informed consent in psychological research?

Accepted Answer

Participants must be told about the study and how their data will be used.

Question 17

A psychologist records the behavior of newborn babies to determine what stimuli they respond to. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Direct observation

Question 18

Which of the following is a reason researchers might justify the use of animals in psychological research?

Accepted Answer

To study conditions that cannot be ethically studied in humans, such as epilepsy or schizophrenia.

Question 19

What is the purpose of debriefing in psychological research?

Accepted Answer

To explain the purpose and method of the experiment and address participants’ feelings.

Question 20

Which of the following is a plausible disadvantage of the case study method?

Accepted Answer

It may not be generalizable to the wider population.

Nature vs. Nurture Debate and Research Methods in Psychology

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