Shaheen thinks that people are more aggressive when it is hotter outside (i.e., when temperatures rise). This testable proposition that describes a relationship which may exist between events is a

Simone took part in a study where she was told the purpose was to further examine perceptual cognitive processes. Once the study was over, however, the researcher explained to Simone that the study’s real purpose was to assess automaticity of stereotypes. This study is an example of research that used _________ in their methods to hide the true nature of the study. And we see that as a result, the researchers fully _________ participants afterwards.

Which of the following is an example of a question that could be tested using systematic observation?

In her research on social interactions, Dr. Banaji anticipates that people of the same racial background will interact more with each other than they will with people of different races. She then conducts research to test this idea. Dr. Banaji’s prediction is an example of a(n)

Professor Martinez is a psychologist who conducts math learning research using students from his own courses as his participants. One day he comes into class and posts the results of math tests on the board with each student’s name. Professor Martinez has forgotten to attend to which ethical obligation in research?

Which ethical guideline would scientists be breaking if they videotaped children, without asking their parents or guardians, while the children were taking a test in class?