What Is Psychology? — Unit test Answers

One of the disadvantages of experimental research is that __________.A.it isn’t easily replicatedB.it doesn’t often reflect realityC.the results aren’t generalizableD.conditions are not controllable

The treatment group in an experiment is also called the control group.

One of the disadvantages of experimental research is that __________.A.it isn’t easily replicatedB.it doesn’t often reflect realityC.the results aren’t generalizableD.conditions are not controllable

In order to test a nondirectional hypothesis, a researcher would use a __________ test. A.one-tailedB.alternativeC.criticalD.two-tailed

When a hypothesis has been supported by observations from numerous experiments, it may be referred to as a __________.A.principleB.lawC.observationD.theory

It is possible to represent most data in both qualitative and quantitative forms.

The treatment group in an experiment is also called the control group.

Psychologists working from the biological perspective are interested in the __________. A.internal conflicts that affect behavior B.capacity of people to make positive choicesC.connection between the brain and behaviorD.differences in behavior among cultures

When a hypothesis has been supported by observations from numerous experiments, it may be referred to as a __________.A.principleB.lawC.observationD.theory

Which of the following statements is an explanation?A.Aggressive chimpanzees should be monitored during meal times or fed separately from other chimpanzees. B.Chimpanzees will behave aggressively when they feel threatened by other individuals.C.A chimpanzee associates food stealing with aggression due to evolutionary pressure.D.Giving better supplies of food to chimpanzees will decrease their aggressive behavior.

Julie’s psychologist helped her get over her fear of spiders. Which goal of psychology has the psychologist met? A.describeB.predictC.controlD.explain

Unlike the majority of psychologists, psychiatrists __________. A.can diagnose disordersB.use psychotherapyC.treat people with disordersD.prescribe medication

Which of the following statements concerning correlation analysis is not true?A.A researcher may claim that one variable influences another if test results are significant. B.A researcher may claim that variables are related to each other if test results are significant.C.A researcher may claim that one variable causes another to occur if test results are significant.D.A researcher may claim that one variable can predict the outcome of another if test results are significant.

When a psychologist wants to conduct a research study, the study design will be reviewed for ethical standards before a(n) __________.A.college exam boardB.institutional review boardC.experiment submission boardD.alimentary consideration board

When a psychologist wants to conduct a research study, the study design will be reviewed for ethical standards before a(n) __________.A.college exam boardB.institutional review boardC.experiment submission boardD.alimentary consideration board

Psychology is considered a science because it uses a systematic method of asking and answering questions.

In traditional naturalistic observation, the subject or subjects being studied __________. A. will have to sign a waiver to authorize the observation B. may be unaware that observation is being conducted C. provide detailed explanations of their mental processes D. are supposed to change their behavior due to the observation Please select the best answer from the choices provided

It is best to keep the purpose of the study’s research from the subjects in order to keep their involvement private.

Collecting research data is the final step in the scientific method.

An anthropomorphic error occurs when researchers __________. A.tell research subjects that they are being observedB.fail to properly manipulate variables in an experiment C.fail to explain behavior of subjects in an objective wayD.assign human-like emotions and behavior to animals