24 Questions
What is the primary goal of psychological science?
To describe and analyze human behavior using science
Why are laws seldom used in psychology?
Because laws cannot be applied to human behavior and mental processes
What makes a theory useful in psychology?
Allowing researchers to formulate testable hypotheses
How are theories defined in psychology?
As formal and organized observations of a scientist regarding any subject
Which goal of psychological science involves having an understanding of what causes a behavior to occur?
Explanation
What is the capacity in psychological science to know in advance when certain behaviors are expected to occur called?
Prediction
Which term refers to a psychological construct that is understood and explored through subjective methods like interviews?
Phenomenon
In psychology, what is the term used for a construct that is theoretically assumed to have an effect on a dependent variable?
Independent Variable
Which of the following is an example of a pseudoscientific practice mentioned in the text?
Astrology
What is the belief behind 'Mesmerism' (animal magnetism)?
Fluids in our body are influenced by magnetic and gravitational forces in the environment.
Which early pioneer is associated with the experimental method in studying human perception?
Gustav Fechner
What practice involves determining one's personality through handwriting?
Graphology
In a quasi-experiment, how are participants assigned to different levels of the independent variable?
Based on availability of intact groups
What is the main emphasis of correlational design in research?
Examining associations between two or more variables
Which design focuses on examining differences in the levels of a particular variable between naturally occurring categories of people?
Causal-comparative design
What is the primary purpose of meta-analysis in research?
To combine results from past research to analyze variable influence
What is a primary characteristic of causal-comparative design in quantitative research?
It involves observing and measuring variables as they naturally occur
Which of the following designs in quantitative research focuses on examining the relationship between two or more variables?
Correlational design
What is the main purpose of conducting a meta-analysis in research?
To compare and combine results from multiple studies on the same topic
In the context of quantitative research, what does test development and validation primarily involve?
Developing and assessing the reliability and validity of measurement tools
What type of research involves the study of cause-and-effect relationships between variables?
Quantitative Design
Which research approach is characterized by studying laws, theories, or principles that can be applied universally?
Nomothetic Approach
In which research design are researchers likely to mention limitations and recommendations for future studies?
Pre-Test/Post-Test Design
Which type of research typically connects variables to examine cause-and-effect relationships?
Correlational Design
Test your knowledge of the history of experimental psychology, from Titchener's structuralism to Watson's behaviorism, Skinner's experiments, and the cognitive revolution. Explore key concepts like introspection, the Little Albert experiment, and the cognitive psychology movement.
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