Areas of Psychology Overview
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What is the main purpose of institutional review boards?

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of psychological treatments
  • To review the competency of defendants to stand trial
  • To select appropriate jury members for criminal cases
  • To ensure research proposals involving human participants do not result in harm (correct)

    • What is the minimum requirement for gaining a participant's informed consent?

  • Signing a written description of the study, including risks and the voluntary nature of participation
  • Both b and c (correct)
  • Parental consent for participants under 18 years old
  • Verbal agreement to participate

    • What is the APA's stance on the use of deception in behavioral research?

  • Deception is never allowed, as it violates ethical principles
  • Deception is allowed if it is necessary for the study and will not cause harm (correct)
  • Deception is allowed as long as participants are debriefed afterwards
  • Deception is only allowed for research on jury selection

    • What is the purpose of debriefing participants after a study involving deception?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of an independent variable in a psychological experiment?

    <p>The type of psychological treatment provided</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a heuristic in the context of problem-solving?

    <p>A general problem-solving framework</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which branch of psychology studies the immediate physiological causes of behavior?

    <p>Biopsychology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of evolutionary psychology?

    <p>The study of ultimate biological causes of behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which branch of psychology studies the patterns of thoughts and behaviors that make each individual unique?

    <p>Personality psychology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which study is associated with social psychology?

    <p>Milgram's study on inflicting pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of industrial/organizational (I-O) psychology?

    <p>Applying psychological theories and research to industrial and organizational settings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which branch of psychology studies the interaction between biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors in relation to health?

    <p>Health psychology</p> Signup and view all the answers

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