Question 1

At the conclusion of an experimental session,Nia tells her participants the purpose of the study and explains the procedures she used.Nia is _________ her participants.

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Question 2

Case studies,naturalistic observation,and surveys are all examples of ___________ research methods.

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All three methods (case studies, naturalistic observation, and surveys) are used to describe behaviors or phenomena. They do not involve manipulating variables or establishing cause-and-effect relationships, which are characteristics of experimental research. They are also not focused on examining the relationships between variables, which is a characteristic of correlational research. Therefore, these methods are best categorized as descriptive research methods.

Question 3

Dr.Girard is conducting a detailed examination of a patient with dissociative identity disorder.Dr.Girard is undertaking:

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Dr. Girard is conducting a detailed examination of one patient with dissociative identity disorder. This is indicative of a case study, which involves in-depth analysis of a single individual or group. A survey involves collecting data from a large group of people through questionnaires or interviews. Experimental research involves manipulating variables and observing the effects on groups of participants. Naturalistic observation involves observing individuals in their natural environment without interference from the researcher.

Question 4

Which of the following alternatives correctly matches a research design with its goal

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Experimental research involves manipulating one or more variables to determine its causal effect on another variable. Therefore, its goal is to assess the causal influence of one or more manipulations. Descriptive research focuses on describing characteristics or properties of a population or phenomenon. Correlational research aims to determine the degree of association between two or more variables.

Question 5

Which of the following is the goal of experimental research

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The goal of experimental research is to determine whether a causal relationship exists between variables by manipulating one or more variables and observing the effect on the outcome variable. In other words, the goal is to assess the causal influence of one or more manipulations. A is incorrect because it refers to assessing the validity of a measurement, which is not the main goal of experimental research. B is incorrect because it refers to assessing the relationships among variables, which can be done through correlational studies as well as experimental studies. C is incorrect because it refers to assessing the current state of affairs, which is not a specific goal of experimental research.

Question 6

Survey is to case study as _______ is to __________.

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Question 7

Which of the following prominent psychologists developed his theories primarily through using case studies

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Freud developed his theories through using case studies of his patients, particularly in the field of psychoanalysis. James, Watson, and Skinner all utilized other research methods, such as experimentation and observation.

Question 8

Which of the following statements BEST expresses the relationship between a sample and a population

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A population refers to the entire group that you want to draw conclusions about while a sample is a subset of that population. Therefore, a population includes all possible samples that could be taken from it.

Question 9

Which of the following is the goal of descriptive research

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The goal of descriptive research is to assess the current state of affairs, which means it is focused on describing what currently exists rather than exploring relationships or causal influence. Option A pertains to validity research, Option B pertains to correlational research, and Option D pertains to experimental research.

Question 10

Dr.Allen's research examines the relationships among variables.Dr.Berg's research measures the influence of the manipulation of several variables.Dr.Allen is conducting _________ research,whereas Dr.Berg is conducting _________ research.

Accepted Answer

Dr. Allen's research focuses on relationships among variables, which is characteristic of correlational research. Dr. Berg's research involves manipulation of variables to measure influence, which is characteristic of experimental research.

Question 11

Which alternative correctly pairs a research design with a disadvantage

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Question 12

Dr.Evans prepares a set of questions to ask college students about their drinking behavior and their attitudes toward alcohol.Dr.Evans is undertaking:

Accepted Answer

Dr. Evans is preparing a set of questions to gather data from a sample of college students, which is a characteristic of survey research. Surveys are commonly used to gather data on attitudes, behaviors, beliefs, and opinions of a population. Experimental research involves manipulating variables and observing the effects on the outcome, naturalistic observation involves observing behavior in its natural setting, and a case study involves a deep examination of a single individual or group.

Question 13

Which of the following researchers is conducting a case study

Accepted Answer

Dr. Innis is examining the tactile perception of a blind woman, which is a type of case study that explores an individual or specific group's experiences and behavior in depth. The other researchers listed are not conducting a case study.

Question 14

Select two of the following aphorisms: (1)Birds of a feather flock together; (2)Opposites attract; (3)The more the merrier; (4)Two heads are better the one; (5)Two's company; three's a crowd.Translate each aphorism that you select into a testable hypothesis.Provide operational definitions of each of the variables in each hypothesis

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Question 15

At a DUI checkpoint,some cars are stopped at random; many others are not stopped.Using the terminology of psychological research,the cars that are stopped may be considered a __________ of all the cars that pass by the checkpoint.

Accepted Answer

In psychological research, a sample refers to a subset of participants or observations taken from a larger group or population. In this case, the cars that are stopped at the DUI checkpoint are a sample of all the cars that pass by the checkpoint. The population would be all the cars that pass by the checkpoint, while segment and subgroup do not accurately represent the relationship between the stopped and unstopped cars.

Question 16

Which of the following is the goal of correlational research

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The goal of correlational research is to assess the relationships among variables. This type of research does not intend to establish a causal effect between variables, but to determine if there is an association or correlation between them. Option A refers to the goal of construct validity, option C refers to descriptive research, and option D refers to experimental research.

Question 17

Distinguish between a hypothesis and a theory.Provide an example of a hypothesis,along with operational definitions of the variables included in your hypothesis

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Question 18

Discuss three ethical concerns that psychologists must consider in the design and conduct of research with human participants

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Question 19

Why do you think that psychology has fewer laws than some of the physical sciences such as physics In your answer,make explicit reference to some of the challenges of studying psychology described in Chapter 1 of your text

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Question 20

Fidelma is undertaking survey research.Which of the following is she probably doing

Accepted Answer

Fidelma is likely conducting survey research because she is asking a sample of students a series of questions about their sexual attitudes and behaviors. A survey is a research method that involves gathering information using a questionnaire or interview. In this case, Fidelma is using a questionnaire to ask about sexual attitudes and behaviors. Options A, B, and C all involve observational research, which is a different type of research method than survey research.

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