Unit I Test Review

The mean is the middle score in a distribution, arranging the scores from highest to lowest

Which approach explains behavior through observable responses?

Statistical technique that allows a researcher to cluster traits like talking and social with being an extrovert is

Which approach explains how behavior springs from unconscious drives and conflicts?

The examination of data from a number of independent studies of the same subject in order to determine overall trend is

A scatterplot is

Correlation does not prove causation.

This approach explains behavior through how our thinking varies across cultures and social groups.

A researcher gives the same test to a class of students at the start and end of the day and the results are similar.

The best strategy to learn more about a person who displays a set of rare behaviors for psychologists is

The belief that human behavior is the result of unconscious drives and conflicts is which perspective?

The placebo effect can be brought about by the individual's expectations.

Random assignment

Which approach is explained by the natural selection of traits promoting the survival of genes?

Which procedure can reduce problems associated with the use of deception by the researcher?

Which approach combines genes with environment to influence individual differences?

A researcher generalizes from a sample to an entire population. This is an example of

Statistical approach concerned with forming conclusions about the effect of the IV on variations in the DV?

In an experiment the outcome that is measured is called the

Operational definitions are used for which of the following reasons

In an experiment, the factor that is manipulated and whose effect is being studied is the

This approach explains behavior in how we encode, process, store and retrieve information.

The median score is

This approach explains behavior by how we meet our needs for love and acceptance and achieve self-fulfillment.