Which of the following is NOT a method of psychological inquiry?
Case study
Survey research
Extrapolation
Experimental research
#2
Which research method involves observing and recording behavior in naturally occurring situations without trying to manipulate and control the situation?
Case study
Correlational study
Experimental study
Naturalistic observation
#3
What is the main advantage of using surveys in psychological research?
They allow for the manipulation of variables
They provide in-depth qualitative data
They can efficiently gather data from a large number of participants
They involve observing behavior in natural settings
#4
What is the primary goal of experimental research in psychology?
To describe behavior
To explain behavior
To predict behavior
To control behavior
#5
What is the purpose of informed consent in psychological research?
To ensure participants are aware of the study's purpose and procedures
To manipulate participants' behavior
To deceive participants about the true nature of the study
To ensure participants are compensated for their time
#6
What does a correlational study examine?
Cause-and-effect relationships
The relationship between two or more variables
The effectiveness of a treatment
The difference between two groups
#7
Which of the following is a disadvantage of experimental research?
Allows for establishing cause-and-effect relationships
Results may not generalize to real-world settings
Can be time-consuming and expensive
Does not involve manipulation of variables
#8
Which of the following best describes the purpose of a case study in psychological research?
To determine cause-and-effect relationships
To gather in-depth information about a specific individual or small group
To observe behavior in naturally occurring settings
To examine the relationship between two variables
#9
Which of the following is an example of a dependent variable in an experiment investigating the effects of caffeine on memory?
Amount of caffeine consumed
Number of words recalled from a list
Time of day the experiment is conducted
Type of memory test used
#10
Which of the following is a characteristic of qualitative research?
Focuses on numerical data
Seeks to establish cause-and-effect relationships
Uses statistical analyses
Emphasizes subjective experiences and meanings
#11
What is a confounding variable in experimental research?
A variable that is intentionally manipulated by the researcher
A variable that affects both the independent and dependent variables
A variable that represents the population of interest
A variable that is held constant throughout the experiment
#12
What is the purpose of random assignment in experimental research?
To ensure that participants are representative of the population
To ensure that participants are equally distributed across conditions
To manipulate the independent variable
To control for extraneous variables
#13
Which of the following is a key feature of quasi-experimental research?
Random assignment of participants to groups
Manipulation of an independent variable
Use of control groups
Lack of random assignment to groups
#14
Which of the following is a characteristic of a double-blind study?
Neither the participants nor the researchers know who is in the control group
Participants do not know whether they are receiving the experimental treatment or a placebo
The researchers are unaware of the study's hypotheses
Participants and researchers are both aware of the study's purpose