#1
Which of the following is NOT a fundamental principle of social psychology research?
Natural selection
ExplanationNatural selection is a biological concept, not a principle in social psychology research.
#2
Which research method involves observing and recording behavior in naturally occurring situations without manipulating or controlling it?
Naturalistic observation
ExplanationNaturalistic observation entails studying behavior in real-life settings without interference.
#3
Which of the following is an example of a dependent variable in a social psychology experiment?
Attitude towards a product
ExplanationThe dependent variable is what is measured or observed in an experiment, in this case, attitudes towards a product.
#4
Which statistical measure indicates the strength and direction of a relationship between two variables?
Correlation coefficient
ExplanationThe correlation coefficient quantifies the strength and direction of a relationship between two variables.
#5
Which research method involves systematically observing and recording behaviors as they occur in their natural settings?
Naturalistic observation
ExplanationNaturalistic observation entails systematic observation of behaviors in their natural settings without manipulation.
#6
What is the purpose of random assignment in experimental research?
To ensure that all participants have an equal chance of being assigned to each experimental condition
ExplanationRandom assignment minimizes bias by distributing participants evenly across experimental conditions.
#7
In social psychology, what is meant by the term 'cognitive dissonance'?
The discomfort experienced when holding conflicting beliefs or attitudes
ExplanationCognitive dissonance refers to the discomfort from conflicting thoughts, promoting a desire for consistency.
#8
What does the term 'social facilitation' refer to in social psychology?
The tendency for people to perform better on simple tasks when in the presence of others
ExplanationSocial facilitation is the improvement of performance in the presence of others, especially on simple tasks.
#9
What is the term used to describe the tendency for individuals to exert less effort when working collectively on a task that requires their joint effort?
Social loafing
ExplanationSocial loafing is the phenomenon where individuals exert less effort in group tasks compared to individual tasks.
#10
What does the term 'self-serving bias' refer to in social psychology?
The tendency to attribute success to internal factors and failure to external factors
ExplanationSelf-serving bias involves attributing success to internal factors and blaming external factors for failure.
#11
What is the purpose of debriefing participants at the end of a research study?
To inform them about the study's purpose and address any concerns
ExplanationDebriefing provides participants with information and addresses any questions or concerns after the study.
#12
Which of the following is a potential ethical concern in social psychology research?
Using deception without debriefing
ExplanationEthical concerns arise when researchers use deception without properly informing and debriefing participants.