Question 1

Qualitative research is to quantitative research as _______ is to _______.

Accepted Answer

A

Question 2

What is the advantage of using operational definitions?

Accepted Answer

Operational definitions facilitate replication by providing clear, precise, and measurable criteria for variables, allowing other researchers to replicate the study accurately.

Question 3

After completing their laboratory experiment on exposure to violent video games, why did Bushman and Anderson (2009)complete a field experiment on the exposure to violence and helping behavior?

Accepted Answer

Bushman and Anderson (2009) conducted a field experiment to determine if the findings from their laboratory experiment on violent video games and aggression would generalize to real-world situations, thus enhancing the external validity of their research.

Question 4

Compared to field research, which of the following is true about laboratory research?

Accepted Answer

Laboratory research allows for greater control over variables, may lack mundane realism compared to field research, and typically makes managing informed consent and debriefing more straightforward.

Question 5

In Bushman and Anderson's (2009)field experiment, who was the experimental confederate?

Accepted Answer

In Bushman and Anderson's (2009) field experiment, the experimental confederate was a young woman with an apparent ankle injury and crutches at a movie theater.

Question 6

Participants are asked to memorize three different lists of words. The lists are presented at three different presentation speeds. How would you classify this study?

Accepted Answer

This study is an example of basic research as it aims to understand fundamental cognitive processes related to memory and presentation speed, without immediate practical application.

Question 7

Empirical questions must

Accepted Answer

Empirical questions require data for answers and must use terms that can be operationally defined to ensure clarity and measurability.

Question 8

Which of the following research studies is most obviously an example of basic research?

Accepted Answer

Basic research is conducted to increase fundamental knowledge and understanding of phenomena without a specific practical application in mind. The study on the effect of delaying reward on maze learning in rats is aimed at understanding fundamental principles of learning and behavior, making it an example of basic research.

Question 9

Compared to field research, what is the advantage of laboratory research?

Accepted Answer

Informed consent is easier in laboratory research because the environment is controlled, and participants can be briefed and debriefed more systematically.

Question 10

Compared to laboratory research, which of the following is true about field research?

Accepted Answer

Field research may be higher in mundane realism because it is conducted in a natural setting, which can increase the ecological validity of the study.

Question 11

The studies by Cherry and by Broadbent, using dichotic listening, are examples of

Accepted Answer

The answer of The studies by Cherry and by Broadbent,...

Question 12

Broadbent's (1958)study on selective attention is to Strayer and Johnston's (2001)study on cell phone use while driving as _______ is to _________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Broadbent's (1958)study on selective attention is to...

Question 13

A researcher is measuring aggression. Which of the following is most clearly inadequate as an operational definition of the term?

Accepted Answer

"Attempting to harm someone" is too vague and subjective as an operational definition because it does not specify measurable or observable actions, unlike the other options which provide clear, specific behaviors.

Question 14

If a study is high on experimental realism, then

Accepted Answer

Experimental realism refers to the extent to which participants are engaged and take the experimental procedures seriously, regardless of whether the task resembles a normal daily activity or whether deception is used.

Question 15

Operational definitions

Accepted Answer

Operational definitions require researchers to clearly define the terms and variables in their studies, ensuring clarity and consistency in research methodology.

Question 16

Applied research

Accepted Answer

Applied research can be conducted in both laboratory and field settings, depending on the nature of the study and the research questions being addressed.

Question 17

The study in the text that examined male and female patterns of control over the TV remote is a good example of a study that combines

Accepted Answer

The study combines qualitative research, which might involve observing and interpreting behaviors and interactions, with quantitative research, which could involve measuring and analyzing data on remote control usage patterns.

Question 18

Which of the following is true of the studies done by Bushman and Anderson (2009)who evaluated exposure to violence and helping behavior?

Accepted Answer

The studies by Bushman and Anderson (2009) combined both laboratory and field research in a series of experiments.

Question 19

In the laboratory research study by Bushman and Anderson (2009), participants played either violent or nonviolent video games, then filled out a questionnaire. Which of the following describes what they found?

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the laboratory research study by Bushman...

Question 20

Basic research is concerned with ______ while applied research tries to ________.

Accepted Answer

Basic research aims to establish fundamental principles and theories, whereas applied research focuses on solving practical, real-world problems.

Quiz 3: Developing Ideas for Research in Psychology

Qualitative research is to quantitative research as _ is to _.

What is the advantage of using operational definitions?

After completing their laboratory experiment on exposure to violent video games, why did Bushman and Anderson (2009) complete a field experiment on the exposure to violence and helping behavior?

Compared to field research, which of the following is true about laboratory research?

In Bushman and Anderson's (2009) field experiment, who was the experimental confederate?

Participants are asked to memorize three different lists of words. The lists are presented at three different presentation speeds. How would you classify this study?

Empirical questions must

Which of the following research studies is most obviously an example of basic research?

Compared to field research, what is the advantage of laboratory research?

Compared to laboratory research, which of the following is true about field research?

The studies by Cherry and by Broadbent, using dichotic listening, are examples of

Broadbent's (1958) study on selective attention is to Strayer and Johnston's (2001) study on cell phone use while driving as _ is to ___.

A researcher is measuring aggression. Which of the following is most clearly inadequate as an operational definition of the term?

If a study is high on experimental realism, then

Operational definitions

Applied research

The study in the text that examined male and female patterns of control over the TV remote is a good example of a study that combines

Which of the following is true of the studies done by Bushman and Anderson (2009) who evaluated exposure to violence and helping behavior?

In the laboratory research study by Bushman and Anderson (2009) , participants played either violent or nonviolent video games, then filled out a questionnaire. Which of the following describes what they found?

Basic research is concerned with while applied research tries to __.

Quiz 3: Developing Ideas for Research in Psychology

Qualitative research is to quantitative research as _______ is to _______.

What is the advantage of using operational definitions?

After completing their laboratory experiment on exposure to violent video games, why did Bushman and Anderson (2009) complete a field experiment on the exposure to violence and helping behavior?

Compared to field research, which of the following is true about laboratory research?

In Bushman and Anderson's (2009) field experiment, who was the experimental confederate?

Participants are asked to memorize three different lists of words. The lists are presented at three different presentation speeds. How would you classify this study?

Empirical questions must

Which of the following research studies is most obviously an example of basic research?

Compared to field research, what is the advantage of laboratory research?

Compared to laboratory research, which of the following is true about field research?

The studies by Cherry and by Broadbent, using dichotic listening, are examples of

Broadbent's (1958) study on selective attention is to Strayer and Johnston's (2001) study on cell phone use while driving as _______ is to _________.

A researcher is measuring aggression. Which of the following is most clearly inadequate as an operational definition of the term?

If a study is high on experimental realism, then

Operational definitions

Applied research

The study in the text that examined male and female patterns of control over the TV remote is a good example of a study that combines

Which of the following is true of the studies done by Bushman and Anderson (2009) who evaluated exposure to violence and helping behavior?

In the laboratory research study by Bushman and Anderson (2009) , participants played either violent or nonviolent video games, then filled out a questionnaire. Which of the following describes what they found?

Basic research is concerned with ______ while applied research tries to ________.

Qualitative research is to quantitative research as _ is to _.

Broadbent's (1958) study on selective attention is to Strayer and Johnston's (2001) study on cell phone use while driving as _ is to ___.

Basic research is concerned with while applied research tries to __.