Psychology 101 - General Psychology » Summer 2022 » Chapter 2 Quiz
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Question #1
A major advantage of case studies is ________.
A.
generalizability
B.
quick data collection
C.
detailed information
D.
large sample size
Question #2
Which of the following is not a characteristic of a good hypothesis?
A.
It is an if-then statement.
B.
It is falsifiable.
C.
It can be tested using empirical methods.
D.
It is complex.
Question #3
Ethics need to be considered when ________ scientific research.
A.
designing, conducting, and reviewing
B.
designing and reviewing
C.
conducting and reviewing
D.
reviewing and publishing
Question #4
The scientific process is ________, involving both inductive and deductive reasoning.
A.
perfectionistic
B.
unpredictable
C.
cyclical
D.
circular
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.
the reaction time for participants to indicate they heard a ball drop on a table
C.
whether a baby is crying because he is sad, hungry, or in pain
D.
whether the id, ego, or superego is most responsible for emotional reactions
Question #6
________ can be used to assess ________.
A.
reliability; validity
B.
statistical analyses; reliability
C.
validity; reliability
D.
statistical analyses; validity
Question #7
What is a limitation that affects the generalizability of research results?
A.
random assignment
B.
control groups
C.
operational definitions
D.
small sample size
Question #8
A negative correlation means ________.
A.
there is a relationship between two variables, but it is not statistically significant
B.
one variable decreases as the other increases
C.
a third variable eliminates a correlational relationship
D.
two variables increase together, but they are associated with an undesirable outcome
Question #9
________ refers to the ability to consistently produce a given result.
A.
validity
B.
generalizability
C.
statistical significance
D.
reliability
Question #10
________ are subjects of psychological research.
A.
individuals
B.
people
C.
clients
D.
participants
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