What best describes Determinism?

an individual's behavior is controlled by external factors

When should the debrief be completed?

After the experiment is complete

What does a Naturalistic Observation measure?

Behavior in naturally occurring situations without manipulation

What is a case study?

one individual is studied in depth

Choice and control over behavior, thoughts and feelings

One of the biggest benefits of a laboratory observation is

the use of high-tech lab equipment and machines

What is the difference between a Psychiatrist and a Psychologist?

A Psychiatrist is a MD while a Psychologist is not

Wilhelm Wundt is known for.....

1st Psych Lab - 1st Psych experiment

What is the main advantage of using a questionnaire when conducting research?

It can provide a large amount of data quickly.

The Purpose of Random Assignment is....

To ensure the groups use in the experiment are as equal as possible

What is the definition of Psychology?

the scientific study of mental processes and behavior.

Which is the experimental and control group?

Group A - Control Group. Group B - Experimental Group

In a double blind experiment...

the subjects and the researcher don't know the treatment

A psychologist using the method of laboratory observation would...

design controlled situations in which to observe behavior.

What is a representative sample?

A sample that accurately reflects the characteristics of a larger group

Informed consent means

subjects must be informed of the risks before treatment

What is an operational definition?

An observable definition of research variables

What are the 4 goals of psychology

Description, explain, prediction, control

A correlation coefficient is a measure of the

direction and strength of the relationship between variables

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1
What best describes Determinism?
an individual's behavior is their own choice
an individual's behavior is controlled by external factors
2
When should the debrief be completed?
Never
Before the experiment occurs
During the experiment
After the experiment is complete
3
What does a Naturalistic Observation measure?
Behavior in naturally occurring situations without manipulation
Change or stability in a behavior
Different representative groups (age groups or ethnicities)
How a group of people change in behavior over a period of time
4
William James is the Father of American Psychology.
False
True
5
What is a case study?
The science of brief cases
An already solved scenario
A murder mystery
one individual is studied in depth
6
"Born this way" would be on this side of the nature vs. nurture debate
Nature
Nurture
7
What is free will?
Past reinforcement and punishment history
Being able to do anything
Choice and control over behavior, thoughts and feelings
God created everything that will happen
8
Which of these correlation values is incorrect?
r= -.99
r= -.33629273
r= .01
r= 1.25
9
One of the biggest benefits of a laboratory observation is
it tends to produce positive correlations
the use of high-tech lab equipment and machines
the ability to observe behavior as it naturally occurs in an environment
you can study people without them knowing
10
Nature is to Nurture as.......
Heredity is to Environment
Environment is to Heredity
Personality is to Family
Action is to Emotion
11
Which of the following examples is NOT an example of Causation?
Temperatures of less than 0°C causes water to freeze
Umbrellas cause rainstorms
Kryptonite causes Superman to lose all his powers
Stepping on the gas pedal causes a car to move faster
12
What is the difference between a Psychiatrist and a Psychologist?
There are no differences between the two
A Psychologist can prescribe meds while a Psychiatrist can not
A Psychologist is a MD while a Psychiatrist is not
A Psychiatrist is a MD while a Psychologist is not
13
Wilhelm Wundt is known for.....
Structuralism - Introspection
1st Psych class @Harvard - Functionalism
Gestalt Psychology
1st Psych Lab - 1st Psych experiment
14
Which of these examples would show a positive correlation on a scatter graph?
Height and shoe size
heart rate and score on a math test
Temperature and glove sales
number of hours on social media and GPA that semester
15
What is the main advantage of using a questionnaire when conducting research?
It can provide a large amount of data quickly.
It can provide in-depth data over a period of time.
It can enable the researcher to watch and record behaviours.
Enables existing data to be used to gain background info
16
The Purpose of Random Assignment is....
To make sure everyone gets what they want
To ensure the groups use in the experiment are as equal as possible
To separate Best Friends
To ensure a suitable sample of participants is collected
17
What is the definition of Psychology?
the scientific study of mental processes and behavior.
study of the brain.
the scientific study of brain functions and movement.
used to identify hidden information from the normal senses.
18
Which is the experimental and control group?
Group A - Control Group. Group B - Experimental Group
Group A - Experimental Group. Group B - Control Group
19
In a double blind experiment...
the subject knows the treatment given, not the researcher
the subjects and the researcher don't know the treatment
the treatment causes blindness
only the subject does not know which treatment was given
20
The more you exercise, the lower your blood pressure will be. What is the independent variable?
Amount of exercise
Blood Pressure level
21
A psychologist using the method of laboratory observation would...
observe behavior as it happens outside the lab or clinic
design controlled situations in which to observe behavior.
make records of the behavior of clients treated in therapy.
rely on observations of subjects response to questionnaires.
22
What is a representative sample?
A sample that is different from the characteristics of the larger group
A research methodology
A sample that accurately reflects the characteristics of a larger group
An extraneous variable
23
Informed consent means
subjects must ask if they can have their blood drawn
subjects have no rights
subjects cannot refuse to be in the reseach
subjects must be informed of the risks before treatment
24
The variable that is measured during an experiment
correlation
independent variable
dependent variable
criteria
25
What is an operational definition?
An observable definition of research variables
A factor besides the independent variable that might produce an effect
The experimental factor that is manipulated; the variable being studied
The outcome factor
26
What are the 4 goals of psychology
Description, explain, prediction, control
Observation, understanding, theory, control
Description, control, prediction, research.
Description, experiment, predict and correlation.
27
A correlation coefficient is a measure of the
average squared deviation of scores from a mean
frequency of scores at a certain level
direction and strength of the relationship between variables
difference between highest and lowest points
28
The greatest limitation of correlational research is that correlation does not mean____________
one variable caused the other
a relationship exists between the variables
that you can predict one variable from the other
29
True or False: Correlation proves Causation
True
False
30
Taller people tend to be heavier. This is an example of negative correlation.
False
True

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