Question 1

Which of the following research designs have attrition rate concerns?

Accepted Answer

Longitudinal and sequential designs involve studying the same subjects over time, which can lead to participants dropping out, hence concerns about attrition rates.

Question 2

A study conducted by Professor McGowan investigated the memory capabilities of three different age groups over a period of 15 years. This is an example of

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Question 3

The combination of the between-group comparisons of the cross-sectional design and the within-group comparisons of the longitudinal study results in which of the following designs?

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A sequential design combines elements of both cross-sectional and longitudinal designs, allowing for comparisons both between and within groups over time.

Question 4

A type of research design which examines a specific culture or context over an extended period of time is a(n)

Accepted Answer

Ethnography is a research design that involves the in-depth study of people and cultures in their natural environment over an extended period of time.

Question 5

Ms. Chan has been teaching third grade for 15 years. For the past two years, she has been awarded both Best Teacher in the County and Best Teacher in the School District Recognitions. This year, however, she has found that her class is just "not coming together." The number of behavioral infractions has increased, and the test scores have decreased. Ms. Chan decided to contact Professor Allen in the psychology program at the nearby university to assist her. Professor Allen suggests that she conduct a_____  to determine the unique workings of Ms. Chan's current class.

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Question 6

Which one of the following types of research designs would best be employed to examine if universal age-related changes exist?

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Question 7

According to the ethical guidelines of the American Psychological Association, all information that is collected in a research study is

Accepted Answer

The American Psychological Association's ethical guidelines emphasize the importance of maintaining confidentiality of all information collected in a research study to protect participants' privacy.

Question 8

At the completion of any study, the participants are to be informed of the purpose and results of the study. According to the APA guidelines this is the standard of

Accepted Answer

The APA guidelines require that participants be informed of the purpose and results of the study, which is referred to as "knowledge of results."

Question 9

According to the APA guidelines, all participants in human research over the age of 7 must

Accepted Answer

Participants over the age of 7 must give informed consent, which means they should be adequately informed about the study and voluntarily agree to participate.

Question 10

Which of the following variables can be systematically manipulated?

Accepted Answer

Reading scores can be systematically manipulated through interventions such as tutoring or educational programs.

Question 11

Normative history-graded changes are best studied by employing which of the following designs?

Accepted Answer

Sequential designs are best for studying normative history-graded changes as they combine cross-sectional and longitudinal approaches, allowing researchers to observe changes across different cohorts over time.

Question 12

When would a case study most likely be conducted?

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Question 13

Human nature, according to John Locke is shaped

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John Locke believed in the concept of "tabula rasa," which suggests that the mind is a blank slate at birth and is shaped entirely by experience.

Question 14

Aggression at recess has become at problem in Mr. Brown's third grade class. He has asked the research methods psychology class at the local university to help him discern the factors involved. Which of the following research methods would best assist in this situation?

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Naturalistic observation would be the best method as it involves observing the children's behavior in their natural environment (recess) without interference, providing insights into the factors contributing to aggression.

Question 15

Roberta's first baby was cheerful and compliant. Her second child, however, cried frequently and was difficult. This is an example of

Accepted Answer

This is an example of inborn biases, as it highlights the inherent differences in temperament between Roberta's two children, which are present from birth and not influenced by environmental factors, nurture, or culture.

Question 16

____ is the concept that children are born with dispositions to respond to the
environment in a particular manner.

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Question 17

When children are born, their minds are like________ philosopher, John Locke.

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Question 18

______ were detailed observations of individual's development recorded by Darwin and other early researchers.

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Question 19

When assessing children for________ developmental norms can provide useful information to both parents and professionals.

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Question 20

The __________ delineates specific age-related cultural expectations for sequences of behavior.

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Quiz 1: Basic Concepts and Methods