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Basic & Applied Research in Psychology

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What is the primary difference between basic research and applied research in psychology?

Basic research is conducted on humans, while applied research is conducted on animals.

Basic research is theoretical, while applied research is empirical.

Basic research focuses on immediate application, while applied research gains knowledge for its own sake.

Basic research seeks knowledge for its own sake, while applied research looks for practical solutions. (correct)

In the context of psychology, what is the main purpose of describing behavior?

To compare different behaviors

To observe behavior (correct)

To explain behavior

To predict behavior

If a researcher is studying the factors that indicate when a behavior will occur, what goal of science are they primarily focusing on?

Manipulating behavior

Explaining behavior

Describing behavior

Predicting behavior (correct)

What is the significance of identifying the causes that determine when and why a behavior occurs in psychology?

To manipulate factors influencing behavior Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of applied research in psychology?

Studying drinking behaviors in college students vs. same-age peers not in college Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of conducting descriptive methods in research?

To observe and describe human/animal behavior Signup and view all the answers

In research, what is the primary advantage of using random sampling?

Ensures every individual has an equal chance of being selected Signup and view all the answers

Which method involves observing human/animal behavior in a more controlled setting like a laboratory?

Laboratory observation Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between naturalistic observation and laboratory observation?

Laboratory observation is conducted in a controlled setting, while naturalistic observation happens in a natural environment. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern regarding using survey as a research method?

Ensuring that the sample is representative of the entire population. Signup and view all the answers

Basic & Applied Research in Psychology

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Questions and Answers

What is the primary difference between basic research and applied research in psychology?

In the context of psychology, what is the main purpose of describing behavior?

If a researcher is studying the factors that indicate when a behavior will occur, what goal of science are they primarily focusing on?

What is the significance of identifying the causes that determine when and why a behavior occurs in psychology?

What is an example of applied research in psychology?

What is the main purpose of conducting descriptive methods in research?

In research, what is the primary advantage of using random sampling?

Which method involves observing human/animal behavior in a more controlled setting like a laboratory?

What is the main difference between naturalistic observation and laboratory observation?

What is the primary concern regarding using survey as a research method?

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Questions and Answers

What is the primary difference between basic research and applied research in psychology?

In the context of psychology, what is the main purpose of describing behavior?

If a researcher is studying the factors that indicate when a behavior will occur, what goal of science are they primarily focusing on?

What is the significance of identifying the causes that determine when and why a behavior occurs in psychology?

What is an example of applied research in psychology?

What is the main purpose of conducting descriptive methods in research?

In research, what is the primary advantage of using random sampling?

Which method involves observing human/animal behavior in a more controlled setting like a laboratory?

What is the main difference between naturalistic observation and laboratory observation?

What is the primary concern regarding using survey as a research method?

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