Question 1

The best database to use to find journal articles in the area of physiological psychology is
A) ERIC.
B) PsycINFO.
C) PubMed.
D) Google.

Accepted Answer

C

Question 2

Which of the following can help a researcher conduct a literature review?
A) PsycINFO
B) reading book chapters
C) reading journal articles
D) attending a conference
E) all of the above

Accepted Answer

All the options listed can help a researcher conduct a literature review by providing access to existing research, theories, and discussions relevant to their topic.

Question 3

"Does lack of sleep cause depression?" is an example of a ________ research question.
A) predictive
B) causal
C) descriptive
D) non-empirical

Accepted Answer

This is a causal research question, as it seeks to understand if lack of sleep causes depression. It is asking about a potential cause and effect relationship.

Question 4

In what section of a published journal article will you find graphs or tables of the summary data?
A) Results
B) Hypotheses
C) Participants
D) none of the above

Accepted Answer

Graphs or tables of the summary data are typically found in the Results section of a published journal article.

Question 5

A theory is
A) an explanation of a phenonema.
B) the same as a prediction.
C) cannot be tested with the scientific method.
D) all of the above.

Accepted Answer

A theory is an explanation of a phenomenon that is based on evidence and can be tested using the scientific method. It is not the same as a prediction, and it can indeed be tested scientifically.

Question 6

A well-written Discussion section of a journal article should begin with
A) a review of the hypotheses made in the Introduction.
B) a comparison with past studies.
C) suggestions for future work.
D) a description of limitations of the study.

Accepted Answer

The Discussion section typically begins by restating the hypotheses or research questions to remind the reader of the study's objectives and to set the stage for interpreting the results in the context of these initial aims.

Question 7

If a researcher makes a hypothesis for a study based on results that were reported in previous studies, they are making a __________ hypothesis.
A) theory-driven
B) data-driven
C) causal
D) descriptive

Accepted Answer

A data-driven hypothesis is formulated based on the analysis and interpretation of data, often from previous studies. This approach relies on existing evidence to guide the development of the hypothesis.

Question 8

To get the most up-to-date information on research being conducted in an area of psychology one should
A) read journal articles.
B) read book chapters.
C) attend a conference.
D) do a web search.

Accepted Answer

Attending a conference provides the latest findings and ongoing research directly from researchers, often before they are published in journals or books.

Question 9

Predicting that a dog should breathe because all mammals breathe and all dogs are mammals is an example of __________ reasoning.
A) inductive
B) deductive
C) causal
D) descriptive

Accepted Answer

This is an example of deductive reasoning because it starts with a general principle (all mammals breathe), and applies it specifically to dogs (which are a type of mammal). This results in a specific prediction about dogs (that they should breathe).

Question 10

Choosing a research question is the ________ step in the research process.
A) first
B) second
C) third
D) fourth

Accepted Answer

Choosing a research question is typically the first step in the research process, as it helps to establish the focus and direction of the study.

Question 11

Which section of an APA style article should provide enough information about the way the study was conducted to allow researchers to replicate the study if they wish?
A) Introduction
B) Method
C) References
D) Discussion
(e) Results

Accepted Answer

The Method section of an APA style article should provide enough information about the way the study was conducted to allow researchers to replicate the study if they wish.

Question 12

Which of the following lists sections of an APA style article in the correct order of appearance in the article?
A) Abstract, Introduction, Method, Results, Discussion
B) Introduction, Method, Discussion, Abstract
C) Results, Method, Discussion, References
D) References, Abstract, Discussion, Results

Accepted Answer

In an APA style article, the sections appear in the following order: Abstract, Introduction, Method, Results, and Discussion.

Question 13

A literature review is
A) the same as a journal article.
B) only conducted with books.
C) a detailed review of past research in a topic area.
D) never conducted using PsycINFO.

Accepted Answer

A literature review is a comprehensive and detailed summary of previous research on a specific topic, which includes academic journals, books, conference proceedings, and other relevant sources. It aims to provide an up-to-date understanding of the field's current status, identify gaps, and suggest potential research directions. PsycINFO is a commonly used database for conducting literature reviews in the field of psychology, among others. Choice A is incorrect because a literature review is distinct from a journal article, which is an original research report. Choice B is incorrect because a literature review can encompass a broad range of sources, not just books.

Question 14

Research questions for psychological research can be developed from
A) a researcher's interests.
B) reading past research studies on a topic.
C) reading a book on a topic.
D) all of the above.

Accepted Answer

Research questions can be developed from a researcher's interests, past research studies, and books on a topic, as all these sources can provide insights and inspiration for new research.

Question 15

Theory-driven hypotheses rely on _______ reasoning, whereas data-driven hypotheses rely on _______ reasoning.
A) descriptive; causal
B) causal; descriptive
C) deductive; inductive
D) inductive; deductive

Accepted Answer

Theory-driven hypotheses are based on deductive reasoning, which starts with a general theory or idea and then makes predictions about specific observations. Data-driven hypotheses, on the other hand, are based on inductive reasoning, which starts with specific observations and then generates a general theory or idea. Therefore, the best choice is C: theory-driven hypotheses rely on deductive reasoning, whereas data-driven hypotheses rely on inductive reasoning.

Question 16

Which of the following can be used to search for research articles in PsycINFO?
A) Topic of the article
B) Author of the article
C) Word in the abstract or title of the article
D) All of the above (all are possible using PsycINFO)

Accepted Answer

PsycINFO allows users to search for research articles using various criteria, including the topic, author, and words in the abstract or title.

Question 17

According to APA guidelines, the Participants section is a subsection of the ____________ section.
A) Reference
B) Results
C) Method
D) Introduction

Accepted Answer

The Participants section is a subsection of the Method section according to APA guidelines, where details about the study's participants are provided.

Question 18

Predicting that all dogs can run, because one was dog was seen running is an example of ___________ reasoning.
A) inductive
B) deductive
C) causal
D) descriptive

Accepted Answer

Inductive reasoning involves making generalizations based on specific observations or examples. In this case, observing one dog running and concluding that all dogs can run is an example of inductive reasoning.

Question 19

"How often do teenagers feel depressed?" is an example of a ________ research question.
A) predictive
B) causal
C) descriptive
D) non-empirical

Accepted Answer

The question seeks to describe the frequency of depression among teenagers, making it a descriptive research question.

Question 20

An Abstract of a journal article that adheres to APA guidelines
A) can be as long as you want it to be.
B) can include extra information about the study that you forgot to include in the body of the paper.
C) must include a description of every result found in the study.
D) is written in order to define abstract terms used in the rest of the paper.
E) none of the above.

Accepted Answer

According to APA guidelines, an abstract should be a concise summary of the key points of the research, typically between 150-250 words, and should not include extra information or define terms.

Quiz 2: Developing a Research Question and Understanding Research Reports

The best database to use to find journal articles in the area of physiological psychology is

Which of the following can help a researcher conduct a literature review?

"Does lack of sleep cause depression?" is an example of a ________ research question.

In what section of a published journal article will you find graphs or tables of the summary data?

A theory is

A well-written Discussion section of a journal article should begin with

If a researcher makes a hypothesis for a study based on results that were reported in previous studies, they are making a __________ hypothesis.

To get the most up-to-date information on research being conducted in an area of psychology one should

Predicting that a dog should breathe because all mammals breathe and all dogs are mammals is an example of __________ reasoning.

Choosing a research question is the ________ step in the research process.

Which section of an APA style article should provide enough information about the way the study was conducted to allow researchers to replicate the study if they wish?

Which of the following lists sections of an APA style article in the correct order of appearance in the article?

A literature review is

Research questions for psychological research can be developed from

Theory-driven hypotheses rely on _ reasoning, whereas data-driven hypotheses rely on _ reasoning.

Which of the following can be used to search for research articles in PsycINFO?

According to APA guidelines, the Participants section is a subsection of the ____________ section.

Predicting that all dogs can run, because one was dog was seen running is an example of ___________ reasoning.

"How often do teenagers feel depressed?" is an example of a ________ research question.

An Abstract of a journal article that adheres to APA guidelines