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Quiz

1. Which of the General Principles of the American Psychological Association relates to maximizing the positive outcomes and minimizing negative outcomes of work?

Question 1 options:

A) fidelity and responsibility
B) integrity
C) respect for people's rights and dignity
D) beneficence and nonmaleficence


Question 2
The results section of an APA style report will contain________.

Question 2 options:
A) information about the outcome of the statistical tests used to analyze the data.
B) a statement about the research hypotheses.
C) the number and types of participants.
D) an integration of the data with theory.

Question 3
The interpretation of data analyses takes place in what section of an APA style report?

Question 3 options:

A) abstract
B) references
C) results
D) discussion

Question 4
If a journal article has a title like "The effect of manipulating noise levels on learning", that research is likely to be ____________

Question 4 options:

A) observational research.
B) correlational research.
C) experimental research
D) qualitative research.


Question 5
If a researcher wanted to see if people in a good mood are more likely to assist others who need help, he or she could set up a situation where a participant would find a dollar on the ground, then see if that person helped somebody in need. In this study, finding the money would be

Question 5 options:

A) a hypothetical construct
B) the dependent variable.
C) the operational definition of good mood.
D) the independent variable

Question 6
Researchers have discovered that children experiencing Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) show improvements if they attend classes on involving behavioral and social skills, compared to a group of ADHD children who did not attend the classes.

The group of children who attended the classes constitute the

Question 6 options:

A)experimental group.
B) independent group.
C) control group.
D) placebo group.


Question 7
Researchers have discovered that children experiencing Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) show improvements if they attend classes on involving behavioral and social skills, compared to a group of ADHD children who did not attend the classes.

The group of children who did not attend the classes constitute the

Question 7 options:

A) experimental group.
B) independent group.
C) control group.
D) randomized group


Question 8
Researchers try to create groups that, before an experiment begins, are similar with respect to the dependent variable. The most common way of achieving this goal is through

Question 8 options:

A) random assignment.
B) double blind studies.
C) the use of control groups.
D) by eliminating demand characteristics.


Question 9
In an experiment testing the effects of alcohol on performance, Group A receives 3 nonalcoholic beers, Group B receives 6 nonalcoholic beers, Group C receives 3 alcoholic beers, and Group D receives 6 alcoholic beers.

The independent variable(s) in this experiment is/are

Question 9 options:

A) amount of alcohol.
B) number of drinks.
C) both a and b
D) none of the above


Question 10
Which of the following is not an example of an operational definition?

Question 10 options:

A)great grandpa's recipe for moonshine
B)an actor has memorized his lines when he can repeat all of his lines twice without an error
C) reaction time is the interval between the presentation of a stimulus and the participant's response
D) a rat is hungry when the rat craves food


Question 11
Name each of the sections from an APA research lab report. Briefly describe what goes in each one.


Question 12
Give an example of a directional hypothesis.


Question 13
Name two aspects of a research study that must be considered when determining if it is ethical.


Question 14
Give three operational definitions for anger


Question 15
Suppose you wanted to compare students in two different classes, assessing whether research methods or social psychology leads to more favorable ratings of how interesting psychology is.

Why would it be important to consider selection, attrition, and history?


Question 16 (25 points) Question 16 Unsaved
Design an experiment aimed at testing the following hypothesis:


Children who wear a school uniform perform better academically than children who do not wear a school uniform.


You can use bullets or paragraphs, but need to address the following key study elements

IV
DV
Experimental study design
Assignment & Measurement
Analysis
Ethical consideration