Psychology 101 - General Psychology » Summer 2022 » Chapter 2 Quiz

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Question #1
A major advantage of case studies is ________.
A.   detailed information
B.   generalizability
C.   large sample size
D.   quick data collection
Question #2
Which of the following is not a characteristic of a good hypothesis?
A.   It is an if-then statement.
B.   It is complex.
C.   It can be tested using empirical methods.
D.   It is falsifiable.
Question #3
Ethics need to be considered when ________ scientific research.
A.   conducting and reviewing
B.   reviewing and publishing
C.   designing and reviewing
D.   designing, conducting, and reviewing
Question #4
The scientific process is ________, involving both inductive and deductive reasoning.
A.   cyclical
B.   unpredictable
C.   circular
D.   perfectionistic
Question #5
Which of the following would be difficult to assess using empirical research?
A.   the abilities of non-human primates to use sign language
B.   whether the id, ego, or superego is most responsible for emotional reactions
C.   whether a baby is crying because he is sad, hungry, or in pain
D.   the reaction time for participants to indicate they heard a ball drop on a table
Question #6
________ can be used to assess ________.
A.   validity; reliability
B.   statistical analyses; reliability
C.   reliability; validity
D.   statistical analyses; validity
Question #7
What is a limitation that affects the generalizability of research results?
A.   small sample size
B.   random assignment
C.   control groups
D.   operational definitions
Question #8
A negative correlation means ________.
A.   one variable decreases as the other increases
B.   there is a relationship between two variables, but it is not statistically significant
C.   two variables increase together, but they are associated with an undesirable outcome
D.   a third variable eliminates a correlational relationship
Question #9
________ refers to the ability to consistently produce a given result.
A.   statistical significance
B.   reliability
C.   validity
D.   generalizability
Question #10
________ are subjects of psychological research.
A.   participants
B.   clients
C.   individuals
D.   people

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