#1
What is the primary goal of social psychology research?
To describe and predict human behavior in social situations
ExplanationUnderstanding behavior in social contexts.
#2
Which of the following is a potential ethical concern in social psychology research?
All of the above
ExplanationVarious ethical issues including deception, consent, and privacy.
#3
Which of the following best describes the term 'social influence'?
The process by which individuals change their attitudes or behaviors in response to real or imagined pressure from others
ExplanationBehavioral changes due to external pressures.
#4
Which of the following is an example of a quasi-experimental research design?
Case study
ExplanationNon-randomized study of a single case or group.
#5
What does the term 'demand characteristics' refer to in research?
Cues that participants pick up from a study's design and unconsciously adjust their behavior
ExplanationSubtle cues influencing participant responses.
#6
Which of the following statistical tests is used to determine if there is a significant relationship between two variables?
Correlation
ExplanationMeasures the strength and direction of association between variables.
#7
What is the purpose of conducting a pilot study in social psychology research?
To collect preliminary data before conducting the main study
ExplanationIdentify and correct problems before the main study.
#8
Which of the following sampling methods involves selecting participants based on their availability and accessibility?
Convenience sampling
ExplanationChoosing participants for convenience and ease of access.
#9
Which of the following is an example of an independent variable in an experiment studying conformity?
The number of confederates in the group
ExplanationVariable manipulated to observe its effect.
#10
What is the difference between correlational research and experimental research?
Experimental research involves manipulating variables, while correlational research does not.
ExplanationManipulating variables to establish causation.
#11
What is meant by the term 'experimenter bias' in research methodology?
The unconscious bias of researchers affecting the outcome of an experiment
ExplanationResearcher's expectations influencing study results.
#12
In social psychology research, what is the purpose of using deception?
To manipulate participants' perceptions or behavior without their awareness
ExplanationUsed to prevent bias in participant responses.
#13
What is the purpose of debriefing participants after a study involving deception?
To inform participants about the purpose of the study
ExplanationExplain the true nature and purpose of the study.
#14
What is the purpose of a double-blind procedure in experimental research?
To minimize experimenter bias
ExplanationPrevent bias from influencing participant responses.